Chris Kunkel Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-06-13T14:00:00
End: 2025-06-13T16:00:00
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Chris Kunkel of Peru, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Chris left this world on June 5, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, August Kunkel and Teresa Kunkel; his wife Sharon Kunkel (Weisenburger); and his brothers, Aloysius, August, Richard, Joseph and Ken Kunkel.

He is survived by: his sons, Mark Kunkel (Jennifer) of Belvidere, Kurt Kunkel (Rita) of Lemont, Kent Kunkel (Beth) of Peru and Scot Kunkel of DeKalb; his grandchildren, Courtney, Lauren, Thomas, Grace, Jack, Bridget and Alec; his great grandchildren, Alexis, Joanna, Louie and Kennedy; and his siblings, Lawrence Kunkel (Mick), Eugene Kunkel and Teresa Kunkel.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Bede Academy or the American Red Cross.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel

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June 7, 2025

James Henry Kunkel wrote a sympathy message

“James H Kunkel My heartfelt condolences to Chris's family. I have many good memories of Chris when I lived on Uncle August's farm and attended St Bedes in the late 1950s. Milking the cows, attending and showing the cows at the fairs, etc. Chris had a positive impact on me during that time. A very good man. Jim Kunkel”