Gregory R. Flint

Gregory R. Flint “Pops or Papa” Age 78, of Bourbonnais, IL, formerly of Tower Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his daughter’s residence. Gregory was born on September 5, 1947, in Joliet, IL, to Gene and Margaret (née Butcher) Flint. On July 16, 1966, he married Jeanene Gallagher at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manhattan, IL. Gregory served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed as a bookkeeper and laborer for the Illinois Department of Transportation and also served as a police officer in Elwood, IL. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a faithful Christian believer who enjoyed talking with others about God. Gregory enjoyed fishing and all things related to his grandchildren. He also enjoyed tinkering with things and staying busy with hands-on projects. He is survived by his children, Gregory (Dawn) Flint II of Shoreview, MN, Jennifer (Raymond) Kochevar of Elwood, IL, and Jeanette Flint of Bourbonnais, IL; goddaughter, Kimberly (Joseph) Lawrence-Cozzi of Joliet, IL; grandchildren, Raymond (Tiffany) Kochevar II, Joseph (Ananda) Kochevar, Allyson Kochevar, Rosalie Kochevar, Samuel (Heather) Higgins, Maxwell (Jo) Higgins, Kennedy Flint, Delaney Flint, Emerson Flint, and Avery Flint; two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Angelica; brother, Todd Flint; aunt, Louise; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends, Sherrill James and her family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sisters, Sondra and Kimberly Flint; and three brothers, Gary, Gene, and Geoff Flint. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory in Braidwood, IL, with funeral services to follow at 3:00 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services, and a private inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lightways Hospice. To share memories or offer condolences, please visit Gregory’s online guestbook at www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com

Gregory R. Flint

September 5, 1947 - December 25, 2025

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