Alex J. Krupka
April 17, 1927 — May 1, 2011
Alex J. Krupka, age 84, died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at his late residence in Crest Hill. He is survived by his daughter Lisamari (James) Westerfield, his granddaughters, Courtney and Jessica Westerfield, his sister Bernice (late George) Provost, of Argo, and brother Walter (Lila) Krupka of Argo, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Alex was preceded by his wife, Rosemary (nee Ackerman), a son David (Carol) Kajor, his parents, Martha (nee Karish) and Nickolas Krupka, and a sister Mary (late Joseph) Chesny, Following service with the U.S. Army in Europe, he was employed by Argo Corn Products for over 30 years. He was a member of Argo-Summit Masonic Lodge #1133.
Memorial donations to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Waterstone Circle, Joliet, Il 60431 would be appreciated.
A Celebration of Alex"s Life will begin with prayers at the funeral home on Monday, May 9 at 9:30 AM, then in procession to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Private family inurnment will follow at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 8 from 4 PM until 8 PM at: