Kimberly Sue Cann, 55, of Milford passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born on September 29, 1969 in Chicago Heights, a daughter of Emil and Peggy (Owens) Buchmeier and they preceded her in death.
Kim grew up in Monee, briefly living on her parent’s farm before moving into town. She loved animals - especially pigs. The only animal she disliked was the big white rooster her Mom and Dad had on the farm. It would wait for her to come home on the school bus and chase her all the way up their long driveway until she got to the house. She never liked chickens after that. Kim graduated from Crete-Monee High School in 1987 and went to Prairie State College, graduating in 1990 with an Associate of Arts degree.
She married Jeffrey Ralph Cann Sr., on September 14th, 1991 and he preceded her in death on May 9, 2024. They moved to Sheldon and later Milford, where she resided when she passed. Kim worked for Sumner National Bank - now Iroquois Farmers State Bank - for over 20 years, where she made lifelong friendships and met many people throughout the community.
Kimberly is survived by four children, Jessica (Cole) Smith of Warren, PA, Jeffrey (Brooke) Cann Jr. of Milford, Khyler (Esme) Cann of Milford, and Kullen Cann of Milford, four grandchildren, Auden, Della, Evelyn, and Dax; five siblings, Connie Brittingham, Cliff (Kathy) Buchmeier, Gail (John) Nantz, Mike (Joanne) Buchmeier, and Laura (Bruce) Hallberg.
Kim was always a very artistic and crafty person. She loved making handmade gifts for each of her grandchildren and even had a whole room in their house designated for her crafting materials. She loved spending time with her family and friends and taking day trips with no particular destination. Playing card games with her family during the holidays and get-togethers was also one of her favorite things to do. Kim’s greatest accomplishment in life was her family and she will be deeply missed by them all.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford with Rev. Brent Zastrow officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford.
Memorials may be made to her son, Kullen’s UTMA Account (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) c/o Iroquois Farmers State Bank in Iroquois.
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