Eileen J. Kupiainen

Eileen J. Kupiainen, nee Buchler, age 84, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late James J. Kupiainen.  Loving mother of Debbie (Gordon) Accetturo, Sue (Tom) Smaga, Jim Kupiainen Jr., and Dennis (Melva) Kupiainen.  Cherished grandmother to seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of Joann (late David) Pedric, Doug (Joan) Buchler, Elain Graham, the late Jack (Judy) Buchler, Matt (Robin) Buchler, Sue (Bill) Brasfield, and the late Brian (Pat) Buchler.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Eileen was loved by many and will be missed dearly.

Private services will be held.  Arrangements entrusted to Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475.  For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com