Our Story
Learn our story, from the beginning and into the future.
Lax Mortuary exists because of your approval and our function is to serve your funeral needs. We will continue to build a tradition of quality funeral service for the community, thereby creating a successful position in the funeral service industry. We recognize our need in and by the community and will provide affordable quality funeral services to each of our families. We will treat each family as our personal friend and we promise to be responsible leaders in the execution of our professional duties.
Arthur and Ann Lax, the principal management team of have a proven history of professional service in Kankakee County for over 20 years. Arthur and Ann Lax are the proud parents of Derrick, Heather and Sarah.
Why Us?
In a nutshell? Experience, professionalism, compassion, and empathy.

We've learned a lot over many years. Like how to present options without overwhelming. And how to meet the needs of many caring parties. People come to us in difficult times, and we respond kindness, calmness and expertise. Our goal is to create a beautiful occasion and make you feel welcome, always. We spend our days planning with families. We stay up to date with industry developments. And we make hard times a little easier.
Learn the legacy.
Lax Mortuary was established years ago, and serving families has always been our focus. We take pride in being able to guide people through some of their most difficult days. We take pride in maintaining a setting that allows people to find solace. Celebrating life is our mission. That’s never changed. And with pride, it never will.
Who We Are
Meet our staff. Members of the local community make everything that happens possible.
Together, we make this place amazing.

Arthur Lax
Owner
Arthur is an education graduate with bachelor and master degrees from Ball State University and a diploma from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in both Illinois and Indiana. He is an Adjunct Professor at Ivy Tech Community College, East Chicago, IN where he teaches Embalming Theory, Funeral Service Management, and supervises Embalming Practicum. Arthur is a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and is a board member of the Kankakee County Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation. He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Ann Lax
Co-owner
Ann manages the daily operations and is available to assist in your pre-arrangement needs. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Morris Brown College and graduated from Ivy Tech Community College with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mortuary Science in May 2013. She is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. She is a past member of the Advisory Board for the Salvation Army, and is a member of the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. She is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Ernest Robertson II
Funeral Service Attendant
Ernest started out at Lax Mortuary doing lawn maintenance and moved up to funeral service attendant. He takes pride in the responsibility of setting up the churches for the funeral services. Ernest is married to DanTaya and has three children, Talyn, Ernest III and Ermonne.

Bettie White
Funeral Service Attendant
Bettie White is a funeral service attendant. She began working at Lax Mortuary in 2008 when she hosted the visitation of a local pastor. She continues to be a warm and charming personality as she welcomes the community through our doors. She is a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she sings in the choir. She also participates in women community ministries in Kankakee and the state of Illinois. Bettie was married to the late Eugene White and they have three daughters, Veronica, Donyelle and Kellie. She has 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Delector Kennedy
Funeral Service Attendant
Delector Kennedy is a funeral service attendant. He started working for Lax Mortuary in 1997. He is the father of four, Kierra, Ke'Asia, Jazlynn and Keson.
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