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Robert Eugene Kapraun
Oct. 11, 1935 - Jan. 9, 2024
MINONK - Robert Eugene Kapraun, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal.
Robert was born on October 11, 1935, at his home in rural El Paso, IL, to Louis Anton and Marie (Volz) Kapraun. Robert married Elaine Therese Alig on January 26, 1957, at St. Mary's Catholic church in Metamora, IL. She survives.
Also surviving are their children: Mary (David) Harris of Normal, IL, Ann (James) Sallen of Bloomington, IL, Tom (Priscilla) of Lee, IL, Laura (Bill) Williamson of Bloomington, IL, and Joseph (Lisa) of El Paso, IL. He and Elaine were blessed with grandchildren: Justine (DJ) Piehowski, Preston Harris, Noah Sallen, Joshua (Kelley) Kapraun, Jenny (Jake) Challand, Nathan (Amy) Kapraun, Linda (James) Schaal, Samuel (Samantha) Williamson, Johnny Williamson, Zachary Robert (Hanna Smith, fiancee) Williamson, Anthony Williamson, Lucas Williamson, Lauren Kapraun, Jeffrey Kapraun; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Andrew, Joseph and Louis; and two sisters: Genevieve Reeves and Helen Myers.
Robert was on the boards of Benson Farmer's Co-Op and Woodford County Farm Bureau, member of Knights of Columbus and other organizations. He was a lifelong farmer with Elaine working by his side.
Robert was great at telling stories and making people laugh. He and Elaine enjoyed morning coffee in town and dancing. They showed their children how to work hard, enjoy music, and live out their Catholic faith.
His funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in El Paso. Visitation will precede the funeral 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the church. Father Robert Rayson and Father Jeffrey Stirniman will officiate. A graveside service will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in El Paso, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, Illinois Chapter, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or donations for Masses.
The family thanks the care teams at McLean County Nursing Home and Transitions Hospice who have helped us so much in Dad's final days. Special thank you to Father Carl LoPresti and Father Jeffrey Stirniman for their pastoral care.
Ruestman Harris Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Condolences and tributes can be sent to family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
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Becky Petta
January 18, 2024
I am so sorry to hear your father Robert passing. I remember waiting on him and your mom at several restaurants in Minonk. You father was full of laughter, so kind and such a true gentleman. His devotion to his beautiful wife was so apparent in the way he looked at her and treated her with such respect. He talked about his children with such love and cherishment and so proud of each of you. My prayers and blessings are with you and your mom at this time. May God bless you all. Becky Petta
Mary Jacobs
January 14, 2024
To Joe and your family and all your siblings and your mom and your children. God be with all of you thru this sad time. Enjoy all the good memories shared thru all the years. Mary Jacobs, and Neil .. Andy Jacobs and Jeff Jacobs .
Roger& Barb Petri
January 14, 2024
Our sympathy to Elaine and the family. Prayers to all.
Felecia Griffith Kleven
January 14, 2024
Bob was such a great supporter of M-D-R Mohawks during our school days. He was at all the band performances, and cheered us on. All small towns need people like him to mentor the young people. He contributed so much to the Minonk community. Prayers to the family for comfort during this time of loss.
Annette Morman
January 14, 2024
I enjoyed being on the 4-H board with your dad. He always had a joke or story to tell. Woodford County 4-H Show may have been small but everyone pitched in to make it the best we could. Your family was special & I know Michele Ott & Mike Morman send their condolences to your family.
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