John Stoessel, Army Veteran, age 78, of Arlington Heights, Cherished husband of Judy Stoessel for 53 years , nee Arndt; loving father of John “Sarah” Stoessel; devoted brother of Karen Stoessel; dear nephew of Pat (the late John) Wagner; beloved cousin of Chris (Al) Kiefer, Jack (Mary) Wagner, Jim (Carol) Wagner, Max Kiefer, Ali Kiefer, Johnny Wagner, Michelle Santana and Marie Santana; fond brother-in-law of Barb (the late Doug) Marshall, Ray (Candee) Arndt, Marilyn (Jeff) Skinner and also survived by many nieces and nephews; fondest Godfather of Kim Marshall and Jason Justus; loving pet uncle of many dogs.
Before John was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease John and Judy enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family and special friends. John was a diehard Cubs fan, a Black Hawks fan and a Bears fan, he was also an avid bowler.
Visitation Saturday October 18, 2025 from 9:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 noon. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, Il. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Journey Care Hospice 405 N. Lake Zurich Rd. Barrington, Illinois 60010 or Assisting Hands Home Care 1020 S. Arlington Heights Rd. Suite 2 S.W. Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005. For further information, (847) 966-7302 or https://www.skajafuneralhomes.com/
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