Obituary of Fr. Benet A. Fonck, OFM

Fr. Benet A. Fonck, OFM Age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet, IL where he served as Chaplain from 2005 - 2012. He was born June 3, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to the late Anna Rita (nee Karabinos) and Arthur Fonck and was raised in Joliet, IL and Elmhurst, IL. Fr. Benet was ordained a Priest June 3, 1972 and served parishes in Texas, Illinois and Missouri. He also served as the General Spiritual Assistant for the Secular Franciscan Order in Rome from 1980-1985 and and as a Liaison to friars in Manitowoc, Wisconsin in the early to mid 1990's. Father retired to St. Clare's Village in Alton, IL earlier this year. Loving brother of Sr. Rosemary OSF, Michael G. (Cindy), Ruth Ann, Rose (Greg) Nutt, Sue (Ernest Moore) Fonck, Andrew (Francine) and James Fonck; beloved uncle of several, and dear friend to many, especially his brother Friars. All friends and relatives are invited to gather on Monday, December 26, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 404 N. Hickory St., Joliet where Fr. Benet's wake will occur from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. William Spencer, OFM at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be private Tuesday morning at St. John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Franciscan Province of the Sacred Heart, 3140 Meramac St., St. Louis, MO 63118-4399 or the Third Order of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, 1433 Essington Rd., Joliet, IL 60435. For further information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com