Dennis L. Kinzler, age 79, died unexpectedly on January 25, 2022, in Joliet, Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Ruth Ann (nee Welter); stepmother, Margaret Kinzler; sons, Kenneth (Kelly Allison), Keith (Tiffeny); grandchildren, Kyle, Kailey, Lily, and Khloe Kinzler, and Bee & Wyatt Allison; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Dennis was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley (nee Bolan) Kinzler, and his father, Alfred Kinzler. Born in Joliet, Illinois, Dennis graduated Joliet Central High School, class of 1960. He was president and owner of Kinzler's Janitorial Service, LLC, a Joliet-based commercial cleaning business he founded with his wife in 1987. He was a member of the Joliet Moose Lodge #300, Moran Athletic Club, and the Oldtimers' Baseball Association of Will County. He was a Chicago Bears season ticket holder since 1986 and an avid Cubs fan. A lifelong car enthusiast, he enjoyed bowling, playing euchre, and spending his summers in Michigan with his family, and winters in Florida with his wife. Dennis was a faithful partner, loving father, trusted friend, and proud Papa to his grandchildren. In memory of Dennis, please clean your house, wash and wax your car, and above all else, spend precious time with your family. Visitation for Dennis will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022, from, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 28, 2022, at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Church of St. Jude Catholic Church, 2212 McDonough Street, Joliet, IL, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. At his request, cremation rites will be accorded following services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lightways Hospice in Joliet. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com