Anton J. Schopper

Anton J. Schopper

Age 84, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Russell); beloved father of Therese (Dr. Len) Schlofman, Jacqueline Steele and Barbara (Mark) Ringo; cherished grandfather of Jill (Justin) Redding, Dr. Mike (Laura) Schlofman, David (Danielle) Schlofman, Blaise (Pam) Steele, Anton (Ashley) Steele, Laura, Ashley and Caitlin Ringo; proud great grandfather of 8 and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Katherine (nee Wendling); siblings Barbara (Aug) Schmeltzer, Frank (Dorothy), Anne (Elred) Hobson, Lawrence (Eleanor) and Joseph (Jean). Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Funeral service on Monday October 2, 2017, prayers in the chapel at 11:00 AM leaving for St. Jude Catholic Church for a 11:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children would be appreciated. For information www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3700.