Kenneth R Stukel

Kenneth R. Stukel Sr. Age 66. At rest on Sunday, April 23, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, JoAnn M. (nee Borio) Stukel; six children, Michelle (Brian) Sartorelli, THeresa (Jay) Hambrick, Kenneth Jr., John (Carmen) Stukel, Kristine (Joseph) Vaagen, and Matthew (Heidi) Stukel; 15 grandchildren; a brother, Raymond (Doris) Stukel; a sister, Rita (Jack) Lightner; and an uncle, Tony (late Ann) Stukel; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Gizella (nee Stanfel) Stukel; two brothers, John in infancy, and Lawrence Stukel. Kenneth was born in Joliet and has resided in Joliet his entire life. A graduate of Joliet Township High School, Class of 1957. A United States Marine Corps. Reserve veteran. Kenneth retired from G.A.F. as a supervisor, after 23 years of service. Kenneth was a great husband, father, grandfather, and will be dearly missed by all. The family of Kenneth R. Stukel would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Arvind Kumar and his entire staff for all their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be greatly appreciated. TEZAK FUNERAL HOME 1211 Plainfield Rd. near Ingalls Ave. Joliet, IL (815) 722-0524 www.tezakfuneralhome.com Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 9:30 AM from the Funeral home to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church, Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM.