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Joseph Vorisek Obituary
Born: June 1, 1951; in Osaka, Japan
Died: July 25, 2014; in Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake --Joseph "Joe" James Vorisek, age 63, passed away in the evening after developing pneumonia on July 25, 2014, at Crystal Pines Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday August 3rd at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Monday, August 4th at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Interment will be private.
Joe was the first child born to Katherine "Kay" Wynn and Robert B. Vorisek on June 1, 1951, in Osaka, Japan. Joe graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1972. Joe was employed by Oak Industry and Crystal Lake Community School District for many years. He was an avid fan of the Marian Central Hurricanes and Crystal Lake Tigers as well of the musical and drama performances. At St. Thomas Church, Joe was a Lay Franciscan and a member of the Knights of Columbus. In spite of his cerebral palsy, Joe was an avid runner and cyclist.
Joseph was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Louise Wynn Vorisek.
Joseph is survived his father, Robert B. Vorisek; his sisters, Mary Ann Vorisek (Bill) Dilla, of Ames, IA, Katherine "Kitty" Vorisek (Donald Einbecker) of Chicago, IL; and his brother, Robert F. (Kathryn) Vorisek of Glenview, IL. He is also survived by 8 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pioneer Center of McHenry County, 4001 Dayton St., McHenry, IL 60050.
For information call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.
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Mary Kate Vorisek
August 7, 2014
I love you Uncle Joe.
Mary Kate
August 7, 2014
I love you Uncle Joe.
Bobby Vitek
August 4, 2014
Joe made everyone he contacted a better person. Thanks for the memories Joe!
Erin Smith
August 3, 2014
Joe's passing leaves a huge void within our extended community. He had a big impact on the lives of the people he leaves behind. Joe will be remembered for his warm heart and strong embrace, his delightful stories and infectious laugh, his courageous soul and the many ways he has been a role model.
Andrew Aguirre
August 1, 2014
There are only a few people in your Life that will define what Spirit and Determination and Faith are! See you on the other side Joe!
July 30, 2014
Few people could swim the length of an Olympic sized pool underwater. Joe would swim two lengths using only one arm! He taught us a lot about courage and determination! Rest in peace my friend.
Dick Klaoepfer
July 30, 2014
Joe always loved to run. Now he can run without any restrictions.
I will be up there running with Joe someday.
Coach Kloepfer
James and Barbara Spittel
July 30, 2014
In 1975 Barbara met Joe at the Pioneer Center and became her close friend through the ensuing years. That Christmas Joe visited Barbara at our home and I became acquainted with him. Joe always seemed to have a smile on his face and was always very solicitous of Barbara's mother and me. RIP
July 30, 2014
I always marveled at Joe's courage and stamina.
He always had a story to tell and he was always interested in our family.
Judy Gallagher
Grant Elliott
July 30, 2014
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