Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1936
DIED
2022
FUNERAL HOME
Roberta Kapinus Obituary
Born: September 4, 1936 in Joliet, IL
Died: September 26, 2022 in Crest Hill, IL
Roberta "Bert" M. Kapinus (Brocker), 86, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. Roberta was born on September 4, 1936 in Joliet, IL. She retired from Joliet School District 86 after many years of service.
Roberta enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin and playing cards with her friends. Every Christmas, she spent hours in the kitchen making potica. Her grandchildren and great grandchild brought her more joy than anything else. She loved sewing Halloween costumes and dresses for them, while passing on her love for crafting.
Roberta was preceded in death by parents: Thora and August Brocker, and brother: Bud.
She is survived by her beloved husband: Robert "Bob" Kapinus of 64 years; sisters: Donna Jean Hudak and Carolyn Sula; her three children: Jeff (Charmaine "Cha") Kapinus, Terry (Linda) Kapinus, and Pam (Dan) Russ; five grandchildren: Shannon (Joseph) Bobbe, Christine McDonnell (George Maczura), Elizabeth (Phil) Emph, Zachary Spesia, and Abbey Spesia; eight great-grandchildren; her lifelong friends: Jean Rohder and Dorothy "Dee" Bertram, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive relatives and friends for a visitation on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road in Joliet.
A celebration of Roberta's life will continue on Thursday, September 29, 2022 with a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of closing prayers beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. The funeral will then drive in procession to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church, 706 N Broadway Street in Joliet, for a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow and Roberta will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made as gifts in Roberta's name to Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet.
Obituary and tribute wall for Roberta is available at www.tezakfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to:
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Roberta Kapinus
Sponsored by Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Roberta Kapinus's name
Memorial Events
for Roberta Kapinus
Sep
28
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435
Sep
29
Visitation
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435
Sep
29
Prayer Service
10:30 a.m.
Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435
Sep
29
Funeral services provided by:
Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435
How to support Roberta's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Roberta Kapinus's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
