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Joseph Wcislo Obituary

Joseph G Wcislo, age 81, of Schaumburg, IL formerly of Chicago, IL and Pensacola, FL died with his loved ones at his side on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Alexian Brothers Hospice in Elk Grove Village, IL. He was born June 4, 1941, in Chicago, IL the son of the late Joseph S and Alice A (Kubicki) Wcislo.

He was a member of St Joan of Arc Church in Lisle, IL and Nativity Church in Pensacola, FL where in both locations he sang in the choirs. He was a member of the Peace Corp and had served in Kenya. He was a member of the Class of 1959 of St Ignatius Catholic High School and attained a bachelor's degree in business administration from Loyola University in Chicago, IL.

Joseph is survived by his wife Dona Maria (Garcia) Wcislo, a daughter Sarah Wcislo, three sisters Anita (Jon) Brennan, Alice (Ross) Radke, Charlene (John) LiBrizzi, four brothers David Wcislo, Paul (Christine) Wcislo, Len (Sandy) Wcislo, Bob Wcislo, also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers James Wcislo and Denny Wcislo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 820 Division St., Lisle, IL. Inurnment will follow at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Naperville, IL,

Memorials may be directed to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are entrusted to DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 Douglas Rd., Oswego, IL.

For additional information 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 3, 2022.

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Bob Chalifoux

June 27, 2024

Remembering Joe´s smile from our years at St. Ignatius College Prep. Prayers for him and all our deceased classmates of 1959. Rest in peace, Joe. Bob Chalifoux

Tina Shimkus

July 20, 2022

Dona, just learned of Joe's passing. So very sorry. I somehow missed the notice. God Bless. Prayers.

arthur levi

July 13, 2022

Joe was a wonderful human being. He had a great sense of humour, cared about those he knew and it was a privilege to have known him. My sympathies go out to his wife and kids and all his family members!

Bob Chalifoux, St Ignatius, `59 and Loyola, `63.

July 12, 2022

Rest in Eternal Peace, Joe. I have fond memories of our days together at SI and Loyola. My prayers for you and your family.

Thomas Shields

July 6, 2022

Please know that I will remember Joe, you and your family in my prayers as you cope with this loss. Be comforted knowing that Joe is now in God's arms sheltered from the pain and worry of this life and our Hope that we will all be reunited together in Heaven.

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

820 Division St., Lisle, IL 60532

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