Robert E. Lenzi, 85, of Kankakee, formerly of Mokena, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at St. Joseph Church in Bradley, IL, starting at 9am until the funeral Mass at 10:30am. Burial will be at All Saints Cemetery, Bourbonnais, immediately following.

Robert was born on October 15, 1939, in Chicago, the son of Eugene and Delia (Bertoncini) Lenzi. He married Kathryn White on August 4, 1962, in Chicago. He was employed as a meat cutter at Jewel for 36 years. He loved working on cars and all types of motors and tinkering in his garage. He also enjoyed fishing, watching the Bears, and was a Chicago White Sox fan. Bob loved Italian food and having a glass of vino. He was a devoted Catholic who loved his wife and family dearly.

Robert is survived by his wife, Kathryn Lenzi of Danforth; five daughters, Annette (Jeff) Pegram of Bourbonnais, Arlene Dickey of Mayer, AZ, Paulette (Bob) Galen of Knox, IN, Yvonne Lenzi-Borem of Lewisburg, KY, and Rita (Mike) Stoll of Bourbonnais; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Linda (Ed) Chlipala of Dayton, OH; as well as nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. The family would like to give a special thank you to Prairieview Lutheran Home and Uplifted Care for the great care given to Bob.

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