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Scott William Shipp
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Scott was born September 23, 1964, in Kankakee, IL, the son of Donald and Cheryl (Coleman) Shipp. He was the oldest of five children. Scott was a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University. He also served in the Kankakee Army Reserve.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda (Winters) Shipp, his parents, and siblings: Dawn (Greg) Corbin, Elizabeth Head, James (Janet) Shipp, and Robert Shipp. Other family includes 3 nieces, 5 nephews, and 2 great-grandbabies.
Scott was preceded in death by his grandparents: Alfred and Ann Shipp, Betty and John Coleman.
He was an avid fan of musicals which he would attend with his wife. He loved to travel and have a good novel to read. Completing the Chicago Marathon at age 53 was a major achievement that Scott was very proud of.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 6, 2025, from 4 PM to 7 PM at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manteno, IL. Followed by burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Brown-Jensen Funeral Home in Manteno is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a local food bank.
He will be missed.
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