Wenstan Jamal Redd Penermon was born March 12, 1985, in Kankakee, Illinois, and died of gun violence on July 23, 2023, in Saint Anne, Illinois, at age 38. He was a member of Pentecostal Power House Church, accepted Christ early in life, and was baptized by Pastor Jessica Copeland.

He left behind a large family including children Wenstan Penermon Jr. and Josiah Penermon of Florida; Ya’mir Penermon of Rockford, Illinois; Amya, Sevynn, Knavy, Naomi, and Serenity Penermon of Kankakee, Illinois; a stepfather, Jett Penermon of Dallas, Texas; several sisters, an uncle, and other relatives and friends. No suspects, arrests, or trials have been reported and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone knew Wenstan or has information about his death in Saint Anne, please come forward.