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Lawrence Berkes Obituary

Berkes, Lawrence R. Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, December 10th, 2010 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. Lawrence is survived by his loving family, wife, Roxann Bisping-Berkes, children, Teri (Vito) Papa, Patricia (Henry) Kovis, Laurie (John) James, Mary (Eric) Hess, Lawrence W. (Susan) Berkes, Christine (Kevin) Berkes-Masquida, sister, Diann Young, 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. & Catherine Berkes and brother Elmer Berkes. Lawrence was the past President National Association of Power Engineers. He was a volunteer for Good Shepherd Catholic Missions in Kentucky and a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Joliet. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way Frankfort, IL 60423, Sunday, November 12th, 2010 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral service, Monday, December 13th, 2010 with prayers at the funeral home at 10:00 AM and then to St. Paul the Apostle Church, 130 Woodlawn Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment, Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. The Berkes family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to Dr. Modi & Dr. Ayub for the excellent care they provided for Lawrence. KURTZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort 815-806-2225

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Published by Herald-News on Dec. 11, 2010.

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Mary C Berkes

December 10, 2022

Dad,I miss you as though you just left to go see God. Please find my daughter Nikki and please tell her I love her and miss her with all my heart. Love you and mom....

Donald & Joan Bisping

December 17, 2010

Roxann and Larrys' family,
Our sympathy on the loss of Larry. Sorry we could not be there for you. Donald had to work Sunday. I will remember his quick wit and humor. May God be with you at this time and see you through. Love, Donald and Joan

Kari Baker

December 14, 2010

To the entire Berkes family, we are very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Ken Baker and family.

Pam Valy

December 13, 2010

Laurie, and the rest if the family. I am so sorry for your loss, I truly do know what it is like to lose a Dad. Well maybe Dad and Uncle Larry and everyone have a lot of catching up to do. I just read it now @ 1:37pm today, Monday. I am truly sorry I missed the wake. Love to all. God bless you all.

Jack Slattery

December 12, 2010

Mrs. Berkes and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God Bless you and guide you. Jack Slattery and Family.

Amy Serena

December 11, 2010

So sorry for the family's loss. I have such found memories of Larry from St Paul's...I believe we might have even danced a few times in the hallway :) Thoughts and Prayers with you all.

Kookie Countryman

December 11, 2010

Patty and Family....My thoughts and Prayers are with you all at the loss of your Dad.

Lisa Galyon

December 11, 2010

Mrs. Berkes and family, God Bless you during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Alec Galyon and Family.

Dawn&Jerry Malmfeldt

December 11, 2010

Larry (Susan)Our condolences to you& your family during this time.You will be in our thoughts&prayers.

Dawn&Jerry Malmfeldt
Jerrica&Dane

Roger Cardoza

December 11, 2010

Tracy and Kim my most sincere condolences on the loss of your grandpa...Roger Cardoza

Donna Mieferdt

December 11, 2010

Patty, Laurie and family,
I am so sorry to hear you have lost your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It is never easy to lose the ones you love, especially this time of year.
Donna (Schmitt) Meiferdt

Mary Sebastian

December 11, 2010

To the Berkes Family - You are in my prayers at this time of grief.

Mary Sebastian and family

Linda (Genens) Paterson

December 11, 2010

Rocky, I'm so sorry to hear about Larry. He truly was a amazing man. My thought and prays are with you at this time.
Lindy

Jackie Scott

December 11, 2010

My sincere sympathy to Roxann and Larry's family on your loss. Just yesterday while I was decorating for Christmas, I thought of Larry & Roxann as I was putting up the Christmas kneeling Santa and baby Jesus that they gave me when I worked as the secretary at St. Paul's School.

May God's peace and good memories bring some comfort to you at this difficult time.

December 11, 2010

Teri & family,
so sorry to hear about your Dad.
Marcy Wilda Arnold

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