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Sep 27, 1940 - Apr 20, 2018 (Age 77)
I regret that I'm just finding out about this now, less than 24 hours after the funeral. I definitely would've gone. Joe was a good man and a good Christian. I really liked him and I'll miss him. Byron my heart goes out to you and your family.
Ted McCarron
April 29, 2018 | Plainfield, IL
condolences to you and family....Ron Ptak
April 28, 2018
May god bless his cheerful spirit.
Deborah Bradley
April 27, 2018 | DeKalb, IL
Millie, our sincerest sympathy on Joe's passing. I certainly enjoyed our chats.
His wisdom and conversations were greatly appreciated. And, I feel blessed for knowing him. His cheery attitude and his belief in the Lord were also an inspiration.
Lyle Headon
April 27, 2018 | Creston, IL
Such a wonderful human. So sorry for your loss. "My way"....(memories)....big hugs hun.
Cynthia Duncan
April 27, 2018 | Ottawa, IL
YOU will be missed.
My Mom will introduce you to my Daddy tell them I said I
Love & Miss them.
Debbie Davis
April 26, 2018 | Dekalb, IL
I am so sorry for your Loss.I am
Glad I got to know him. Thank you Lord
Love Prayers & Hugs God Bless You all.
Debra Duncan-Davis
April 26, 2018 | Dekalb, IL
Mi!!is,Steve,Jason,I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing.He fought a good fight now he is the winner.can't you just hear him now.We had so many good years working together.You and Joe were the best .Our love and prayers to you all.
Norma Smith
April 26, 2018 | Donna, TX
I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Wise over the course of 20 years from various businesses in the Dekalb area....since I was 18 and working at his dry cleaner. Everyone once in awhile we would just chat about life and love and faith. I am sorry to see he's passed, however I take comfort knowing that he's at rest. Goodbye Joe, you were truly one of a kind
Deepest condolences going out to the family and friends
Tracy L.
Tracy L.
April 25, 2018 | Beloit, WI
Joseph Wise Jr., 77, of DeKalb, died Friday, April 20, 2018, at Kishwaukee Hospital.
Joseph was born September 27, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Joseph Sr. and June (Powers) Wise. He married Millie Jean Hocutt on January 20, 1967, in Chicago.
Joseph graduated from Lane Tech High School Class of 1957. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served with the 101st Airborne. Joseph was a member of Christ Community Church, and served on the City of DeKalb Human Relations Commission, and the DeKalb Christian School Board. He also coached AYSO soccer.
He is survived by his wife, Millie; his sons, Stephen (Ami) Wise and Jason Byron Wise; grandsons, Evan (Brianna) Wise and Ryan Wise; sisters, Joyce Petrasko and Janette (Eric) Pollock; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Emma; and his parents.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Christ Community Church, 2350 Pride Avenue, DeKalb, with Pastor Greg Hodsden officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery, DeKalb, with full military honors by American Legion Post 66.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services, Saturday, April 28, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Joseph Wise Jr. Memorial Fund, addressed to the Wise Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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