OBITUARIES MARY L. JOHNSON Born: May 7, 1929 Died: Oct. 1, 2015
service. He is survived by two nieces, Nancy (the late Dan) Fischer, of Anacortes, WA and Janice (John) Ferrell of New Orleans, LA; three nephews in MN; several cousins; his best friend and companion of 40 years, Rita Postel, who was his care taker for the past 3 1/2 years; friends, Harry May, Bernie Meyer, Todd Franklin, Rob Barrowman, Tom Sowa and Caryn Aldrich, who were all true friends for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Frank Kapsch; his five brothers, Richard, Francis, Harold, William and Bernard. Henry was a member of Harwood Post #5, American Legion and also Voiture 796 of 40 & 8, Irving A.C and the Old Timers Baseball. Henry had a great sense of humor and many other friends. He donated property at the corner of Plainfield Road and Nicholson Street when Plainfield Road was redone. The City of Joliet created a cul de sac and put up a sign “Kapsch’s Korner” to honor Henry’s mother and her five sons who all served in WWII. As it was Henry’s request, cremation rites have been accorded. No visitation or funeral services. For information, contact Fred C. Dames Funeral Home at 815-7415500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.
Born: July 31, 1934; in Joliet, IL Died: Sept. 20, 2015; in Joliet, IL
Born: Oct. 2, 1925; in Joliet, IL Died: Oct. 1, 2015; in Joliet, IL Henry P. Kapsch passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 one day
RICHARD A. LOCHER JR. Born: Dec. 12, 1950; in Joliet, IL Died: Oct. 3, 2015; in Joliet, IL
Richard A. Locher Jr., age 64, a lifelong Joliet resident, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 3, 2015, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. He was born December 12, 1950, in Joliet to the late Bertha (nee Griparis) and Richard A. Locher, Sr. A graduate with the class of 1968 at Joliet West High School, Rick also attended Concordia Teachers College. Survived by his wife, Melissa (nee Rush) Locher; daughter, Beth (Douglas) Kaiser; grandchildren, Brendan and Jenna Smith; brother, Tom Locher; three nephews, Gregory (Nicole), Nathaniel (Laurie) and Nicholas (Judy) Locher. Preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved maltese “Lari”. Rick retired from Local #150 after over 35 years of dedicated service as a crane operator. Music was his passion; at the age of 12 he began playing the organ at St. Peter Lutheran Church which led to playing at various other churches in the area. A member of the American Guild of Organists. Funeral services for Rick Locher
will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Hope Lutheran Church, 305 E. Black Rd., Shorewood, IL where he will lie-in-state from 10:00 a.m. until services begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 6, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) Joliet, IL. For information (815) 741-5500 or visit his book of memories at www. fredcdames.com
FRANCIS L. McCARTER Francis L. McCarter, 94, of Morris, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Funeral arrangements are pending with the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home. • Continued on page 24
The Visitation & Aid Society of Joliet Requests the pleasure of your company at
"An Evening In Tuscany" Friday, October 16, 2015 GEORGE'S 174 1407 ESSINGTON RD., JOLIET
BART J. KUCINIC
HENRY P. KAPSCH
Survived by his wife of 43 years, Carolyn A. Kucinic (nee Larson); his brother, William (Pat) Kucinic of Joliet; and his sister, Lucille (Howard) Hickman of Joliet. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Mary Kucinic; and his brother, Thomas Kucinic. Bart was born July 31, 1934 in Joliet. Graduate of Joliet Catholic High School. Veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Bart retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company after 35 years. Bart has donated his remains to the Illinois Anatomical Gift Association to further the science of human anatomy. Memorials in his name to United Way of Will County, 54 N. Ottawa Street Joliet, IL. 60432 will be appreciated. There will be no visitation or funeral services. For information, 815-744-0022 or www.CHSFUNERAL.com
Bart J. Kucinic of Channahon, passed away at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Sunday, September 20, 2015. Age 81 years.
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Mary Louise Johnson (Hulbert), born May 7, 1929, died at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home on October 1, 2015, after a brief illness. Mary lived in Lockport all her married life. She and Oscar Johnson celebrated their 68 year wedding anniversary on September 14, 2015. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Dorothy Hulbert; brothers, Charles and Wayne; sisters, Betty and Elaine. Mary is survived by her husband, Oscar Johnson; daughter, Lynda (Ron) Caneva; son, Charles (Carol) Johnson; grandchildren, Jennifer (Mike) Sitar, Chuck (Jen) Johnson, Carl (Kelly) Caneva, Gina Caneva (Mark Eklund); seven great grandchildren; and one brother, Joseph Hulbert. She loved to cook and has an extensive cookbook collection. Mary loved to go to the casino and play bingo. She especially enjoyed her great grandchildren. Mary’s family would like to extend a special “Thank You”, to Dr. Dan Co and his staff, and the physicians and staff at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL 60441 on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 9:00 AM until time of funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. For information, www.goodalemorialchapel.com or 815-838-1533.
before his 90th birthday at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Henry was born October 2, 1925 in Joliet. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1980 as a Supervisor after 37 years of
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