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Benet Fonck Obituary
Born: June 3, 1945; in Akron, OH
Died: December 23, 2016; in Joliet, IL
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), Andrew (Francine) and James Fonck; beloved uncle of several, and dear friend to many, especially his brother Friars.
Services and Interment were held in Joliet on Monday, December 26, 2016.
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
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Robert J Blattner
December 19, 2022
I have always loved Benet and always been with him even when he was sick and dying. I also love his family and am so sad that two of there sons have passed. Benet and I were in the Franciscan Order and Seminary together!
December 31, 2016
Benet gave a lot to this world while he was with us. His St. Louis friends, like me, will miss him greatly. His life was well lived and I'm grateful to have known him.
Jeanine Meyer, St. Louis
Barb Fischer
December 31, 2016
Benet and I became good friends in St. Louis over the past few years. He was a caring, inspiring and good-humored priest, and I will miss all our discussions. Rest in peace, dear friend.
John Petrikovic, OFM Cap.
December 27, 2016
His contributions to the Franciscan heritage were immense and invaluable. What he couldn't do with a typewriter, and eventually a computer, if he had an hour to spare! Benet was a pleasure to work with, and I thank the Lord for all he was able to do, in a major way, for the Secular Franciscans of the English speaking world. Rest in peace, dear brother -- we were all proud to be yours.
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Karen Frank
December 26, 2016
Father Benet was a strong spiritual guide for Catholic Grandparents' Association in Texas. I will value his caring support of our mission forever. Peace and love. Karen Frank,
Rev Robert Blattner
December 26, 2016
Benet,
I am your brother and I miss you very much. I know you are surrounded with Love and Light. You will be forever in my heart.
your brother in Christ,
Bob Blattner, FCM
December 26, 2016
Fr. Ben and I have been friends since high school days. We worked together in the 1970s to promote the Secular Franciscan Order in the USA. Ben went on to become an international leader and author for the Secular Franciscans. We have been long time friends and I will miss him. Bill D'Arcy
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