Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home

Specialties

Beidelman-​Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory are full service funeral homes, and the only funeral home in Naperville wth a full service on-​site crematory, offering you and your family the most trusted and valued funeral services and products.

With over 150 years of service to the community, and our experience, you can be assured we will provide you with the most flexible and comprehensive services available in Naperville, South Naperville and the surrounding communities. Celebrating the life of your loved one here at Beidelman-​Kunsch will be a truly positive and memorable experience for you, your family and friends.

History

Established in 1861.

In 1861 Frederick Long, a local cabinetmaker, established a furniture business at the corner of Washington St and Jackson Ave. As a cabinetmaker, he received requests for the construction of coffins and discovered there was a need for livery drivers. Long’s response prompted the beginning of his furniture and undertaking business. It is from this pioneer firm that Beidelman-​Kunsch has evolved. Oliver J. Beidelman, Frederick Long’s nephew, began working for his uncle prior to the turn of the century and purchased the firm from Long in 1911. 17 years later, Beidelman built the 3-​story brick building at the original location and continued to operate the dual-​purpose business until his retirement. Oliver J. Beidelman’s son, Owen Beidelman, entered the family business at an early age. By 1966, Dutch had relocated the funeral home to 117 West Van Buren. In 1968, John W. Kunsch, son-​in-​law of Owen Beidelman joined the staff. 1978 brought the official name change to Beidelman-​Kunsch.

Meet the Business Owner

John W. K.

Business Owner

John W. Kunsch joined the funeral home staff in 1968. His service as a licensed funeral director evolved in 1978, when he partnered with his father-​in-​law, Owen Beidelman, in the family business. This prompted the firm’s official name change to what is currently known as Beidelman-​Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory.

John is a Naperville native and has been actively involved in the community with memberships in the VFW, the American Legion and the Kiwanis Evening Club. He is a 1963 graduate of John Carroll University and 1969 graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Prior to his association with the funeral home, John, a 2^nd Lt. in the U.S. Army, was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor in Vietnam.

John has been married for more than 40 years to wife, Cassie. Together they have three children: a daughter and twin sons. His sons, John L. and Joseph, grew up in the family business and have served as licensed funeral directors at Beidelman-​Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory for over 10