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JOSHUA EKLUND CHURCH

1999 - 2016

JOSHUA EKLUND CHURCH obituary, 1999-2016, WADSWORTH, IL

BORN

1999

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Warren Funeral Home, Cemetery & Mausoleum

1475 N Cemetery Rd

Gurnee, Illinois

JOSHUA CHURCH Obituary

WADSWORTH - Joshua Eklund Church, 17, passed away Nov. 16, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born Nov. 11, 1999 in Lake Forest, IL. Josh was a Christian and very active in the youth group at Village Church in Gurnee and Bethany Beach in Sawyer, MI. He was on the Varsity Swim Team at Warren Township High School where he was a Junior and a straight "A" Honor Student, CATS Aquatics in Vernon Hills, and was a Junior National Swimmer. Josh loved hanging out with this family, and his favorite place to be was at Bethany Beach during the summertime. He is survived by his loving and devoted parents, Thomas and Alane (Eklund) Church; an amazing brother and friend to his sister, Alyssa Church and his brother, Chad Church; beloved grandson to paternal grandfather, Donald Church; maternal grandmother, Eleanor Eklund; many aunts, uncles, cousins and tons of friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Ann Church and maternal grandfather, Wayne Eklund. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 from 3-9pm at Village Church, 1319 Hunt Club Rd., Gurnee. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at 11am at the church. A luncheon will take place after services in the gym at church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Warren Township High School, 500 O'Plaine Rd., Gurnee, IL 60031 or CATS Aquatics, P.O. Box 938, Libertyville, IL 60048, and reference Joshua Church Scholarship Fund in the memo. Please sign the guestbook at www.warrencemetery.com; 847-855-2760.

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Published by Daily Herald on Nov. 18, 2016.

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David & Theresa Schans

November 26, 2016

We are deeply sorry! We remember when we first met you, it was with little Josh in a car seat coming to our house for small group. What a great memory! We pray that God will continually bless all of you with fond memories.

November 22, 2016

Josh was a dedicated and intelligent student as well as a principled young man. It was an honor to have had Josh in my class his sophomore year; in fact, everyone who knew Josh shared this honor. I am confident that those who knew him will continually talk about their memories of Josh. Some of his friends will share their pictures of Josh. Others will offer endearing anecdotes about Josh. Swimmers will swim for Josh. His fire will forever burn; he will never be forgotten.

Sharon Harris

Matt Lindgren

November 21, 2016

To the Church family,
You have my deepest condolences. Joshua was a wonderful young man, and I consider it an honor to have been his teacher. I will never forget him, especially his quick and easy smile and his charming sense of humor.

November 21, 2016

To the Church family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know how deeply we care and that we are lifting you up in prayer. May the Lord be especially close to each of you now and in the days to come.

Bob and Nancy Alongi

Lauren Annunzio

November 20, 2016

I will always remember the light you had inside of you Josh.

The Annunzio Family (Lauren Annunzio - Zion Dolphins)

November 20, 2016

Alane, Tom, Chad and Alyssa,

Words can't express the sadness we feel for the loss of Josh. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. We remember the Dolphin days where Josh, Murphy, Emily, Megan, Ashlynne, and Lauren would hang around the deck during practices and meets laughing and supporting each other. May God bring you comfort in memories like these and remembering Josh when he would make everyone feel good through laughter. Our deepest condolences.

Debby Moore-Running

November 19, 2016

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Josh. My thoughts and prayers for you all as you lean on the strength of God to support you through this time.

Josh #1 at Shaun's 7th birthday

The Whites'

November 18, 2016

To the Church Family... We are lost for words to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. Our hearts are deeply sadden. Josh was a good friend to our son Shaun. They shared many fond memories over the years in school and playing soccer. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.... The Whites' - Shayne, Zandra, ShayneMichael, and Shaun

Darice Daniels

November 18, 2016

To the Church family,
Words can't express enough my deepest condolences. You will be in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. So srry for your loss
John, Darice, Kaija and Austin Daniels
(Zion Dolphin Swim Team)

November 18, 2016

We will miss you Josh. You are in our hearts always. For your family, we will pray and our tears join theirs.
Rose, Edgar, JD Eddie and Evan Lim

Gano

November 18, 2016

We offer our condolences to the Church Family! I wish I had the right words, please know we are praying for your family.

The Gano family

November 18, 2016

To the family and friends of Joshua Church. We are so sorry for your lost. We did not know Joshua, but we will continue to lift up the family in our prayers. We pray you find peace and comfort in your time of grief.

Mekhi and Sandra McCarthy

November 18, 2016

To the family and friends of Joshua Church. We are so sorry for your lost. We did not know Joshua, but we will continue to lift up the family in our prayers. We pray you find peace and comfort in your time of grief.

Mekhi and Sandra McCarthy

November 18, 2016

Mr. Church and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace and strength with each new day.
Zach Szuba & Family
Vernon Hills, IL

Chris Smith

November 18, 2016

My heart and prayers go out to the Church family. I did not know Joshua or the Church family, but I wanted to let them know that many people other than friends and family are praying for them.

Adriana Paredes

November 18, 2016

We are really sorry for your lost, our deepest condolence for the family. God bless you. (Jose Paniagua Family- 2015 swimming team)

November 18, 2016

My condolences to the Church family on the loss of your beloved son, Joshua. Offering prayers for Joshua and the family.

Berni Urban
GWBA

November 18, 2016

My. condolences to the Church family, offering prayers for Joshua and you all.


Berni Urban
GWBA

Brad Graham

November 18, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Church family on your loss of Josh...Sharing our prayers with you all.
Olivia, Hayden, Margot and Brad Graham

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