James R. Luecht

James R. "Whitey" Luecht, age 82. Devoted son of the late Raymond Sr. and Evelyn; dear brother of the late Raymond "Blackie" (the late Patricia), Carol (the late Pete) Shedor, the late Donald, the late William (Barbara), the late Barbara (the late Paul) Stonchus, the late M. Patricia Anderson, and Ann (Michael) Neary; uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews, avid golfer, friend to all. Retired 33-year employee of Central Steel and Wire Company and Veteran of the Korean War. Family and friends will be received during visitation hours from 12 to 4 p.m. Monday at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort; chapel prayers at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Joliet Area Community Hospice, Development Office, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431. Burial Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood. 815-805-2226.