Edwin G. Fritz Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 27, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Edwin G. Fritz of Kankakee, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edwin G. Fritz to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Fritz and Emma Fritz (Hebekeuser); his wife Patricia DuBois; and his siblings, William Fritz, Francis Fritz and Mardell Spears.

He is survived by: his children, Sue Hoekstra (Alan) of Carlsbad, CA, Linda Fritz (George Bond) of Kankakee and Thomas Fritz (Ed Fikeys) of Frankfort, IL; his siblings, Catherine Lovell of Cincinnati, OH and James "Jimmy" Fritz (Ann Salm-Fritz) of Limestone; his sisters-in-law, Elsie Fritz of Buckingham, IL and Ann Fritz of Kankakee, IL; his grandsons, Kyle Hoekstra (Rachel) and Samuel Hoekstra; and his great grandchild Harper Hoekstra. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kankakee - Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home (1480 W Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 10:00 AM at 953 S 9th St, Kankakee, IL 60901.

Memorials to Ray Olley Memorial Project or Kankakee Veterans Administration Commission.