Chief Deputy Coroner - Stephanie Jackson

Stephanie Jackson began her time with the Coroner's Office in December of 2008. Prior to joining the Coroner's Office, Stephanie spent the past 4 years working for the County Board. She was born and raised in the area and is raising a family of her own here. Stephanie is looking forward to spending the next 20+ years working at the Coroner's Office. She has completed Medicolegal Death Investigation Training.

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Deputy Coroner - Eric Cavender

Eric Cavender joined the Kankakee County Coroner's Office in December of 2008.  Eric is a 2008 graduate of Momence High School, a 2010 graduate of Kankakee Community College, and a 2011 graduate of Carl Sandburg College where he earned his degree in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service.  He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the State of Illinois.  Eric has completed the Medicolegal Death Investigation Training course offered at the University of St. Louis.  He has also completed the NIMS 100, 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 706, and 800 courses.  Eric has also attended the Command and General Staff class, as well as many other death investigation classes.  Eric also works part-time for Cotter Funeral Home and Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes.  He is a resident of Bourbonnais and is looking forward to spending many years working for the Coroner's Office. 
 

Deputy Coroner - Mark Posing

Mark Posing began his career as a local firefighter in 1984. During his time as a firefighter, he was certified as a fire service and EMS instructor for the State of Illinois. He was also trained in hazardous materials operations and technical rescue. In April of 2004, Mark joined the Coroner's Office as a deputy Coroner, bringing with him his extensive medical and fire knowledge. He has since attended Medicolegal Death Investigation Training. He has completed the NIMS IS-700.

Deputy Coroner - Bill Perkins

William Perkins began with the Coroner's Office in February of 2007. In conjunction with working for the Coroner's Office, he also works full time as a Lieutenant with Manteno Fire District.  He has over two decades of experience in fire and emergency medical service.  He has extensive training in hazardous materials, is a fire service instructor, and has completed Basic Mandated Firearms Training, Medicolegal Death Investigation Training, and National Fire Academy Command and General Staff Training.  He has also completed the NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 courses.

Deputy Coroner - Tom Rath

Biography coming soon...

Deputy Coroner - Kathy Splear