Justin Kanapackis

Justin R. Kanapackis, 31, of Bourbonnais, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday morning, August 18, 2026, at his home. He was born December 8, 1994, in Mt. Greenwood, the son of Jeffery and Gail (Puetz) Kanapackis. He was an Owner-Operator at N&M Transfer. Justin was never much of a baseball fan, often joking that it was simply too boring for him. Football, however, was a different story. He especially loved cheering on the Green Bay Packers. In his free time, Justin enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends. He also looked forward to browsing swap meets, farmer’s markets, and garage sales. Known for his great sense of humor, Justin was quite the jokester and sometimes had a way of taking a joke just a little too far, which was all part of the personality those closest to him knew and loved. Above all else, Justin’s greatest pride and joy was his son, whom he loved more than anything in the world. Justin is survived by his son, Donovan and the mother of his son, Kiley Kanapackis; mother, Gail Kanapackis; brothers, Christopher (Heather) Kanapackis and Adam (Holli Winter) Kanapackis; nieces and nephew, Fiona, Stanley, and Ophelia; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and great friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Jeffery Kanapackis; paternal grandparents, Doris and Bruno Kanapackis; maternal grandparents, Nancy and Robert Puetz. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, August 24, 2026, from 3pm to 7pm at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.