Richard L. Kurpela, age 86, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away November 1, 2024 in Munster, Indiana. He was born to the late Walter and Stephanie (nee Andrieszkow) Kurpela on April 25, 1938 in Hammond, Indiana.

Richard is survived by his loving children: Mark (Sandra) Kurpela and Karen (Terry) Zych; cherished grandchildren: Kenneth (Ashlee) and Lisa Kurpela; precious great-grandchildren: Cole and Connor Kurpela; brother-in-law Daniel (late Marie) Pawlus and sister-in-law Judy Pawlus (late George); numerous special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Christine; sisters Genevieve Styka and Stephanie Kurpela

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:45 a.m. from Castle Hill Funeral Home: 248 155th Place, Calumet City, Illinois 69409 to St. Andrew the Apostle Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial followed by Interment Services at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 3-8 p.m. and Tuesday morning from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

For service information call (708)862-4480 or visit castlehillfuneralhome.com for online guestbook.