Edward Soukup Jr.

1928 - 2016

Edward J. Soukup, Jr. age 88, formerly of Berkeley, IL now of Yorkville, IL passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 24, 1928 in Chicago, IL the son of Edward and Bessie (Jirak) Soukup, Sr. Mr. Soukup was united in marriage on September 25, 1948 to the former Charmaine Thiery and they were arguing partners for nearly 68 years. Ed was employed for over 40 years as a butcher. He was active at the Beecher Community Center in Yorkville and especially enjoyed playing bingo. He is survived by his wife, Charmaine Soukup of Yorkville, IL; his children Randy (Kris) Soukup of LaGrange, IL, Russell (Suzanne) Soukup of Glendale Heights, IL, and Lisa (Richie) Lund, Jr. of Sugar Grove, IL; his grandchildren, Phil, Dan, Michele, Steven, Jeff, Samantha, Alexis, and Alexander; his eight great grandchildren; his two nieces and four nephews; and a sister-in-law, Nancy Serafini of Orland Park, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Bessie Soukup Sr.; and his sisters Eleanor and Evelyn. A special thanks to Ed's caregivers, Cate, Catherine, Steve, Rae, and Gabe. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 N. Bridge St., Yorkville, IL. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Bristol, IL. Friends may visit from 3:00 until 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home in Yorkville, IL. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 630-553-7611.