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JOSEPH C. PANKRATZ

1933 - 2014

BORN

1933

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel

951 W. Washington St.

West Chicago, Illinois

JOSEPH PANKRATZ Obituary

WHEATON - Joseph C. Pankratz was born July 1, 1933 in Waukegan, Illinois, he passed away March 18, 2014 at his Wheaton home. A longtime resident of Wheaton, he was owner of Handy Joe's Maintenance business in Wheaton. Beloved and endearing husband of Rose. Loving father of Vikki (Jeff) Look, Suzy Pankratz, Debbie Douglas, Karen Douglas, Bruce (Jackie) Douglas, Jeff (Annie) Douglas and Kristen (Michael) Goin. Proud grandfather of Anthony, Desiree, Isaac, Danielle, Derrick, Christian, Matt, Sarah, Carrie, Rebekah, Faith and Josiah. Great grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Joanne Conn and Barbara Sweigert. Fond brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nicholas Larson Home for Veterans, 119 N. West St., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. Family and friends to gather Saturday, March 29th for 1PM memorial service at St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, 1420 S. Gables Blvd., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. Arrangements by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel, 630-293-5200.

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Published by Daily Herald on Mar. 23, 2014.

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Victoria

March 15, 2024

Hard to believe it will be 10 years, not a day goes bad that I haven't had a thought of you and I smile, blessed to have called you Dad.
Looking forward to the day we meet again.

Tom Thompson

November 17, 2023

Worked with Joe for years at Dell Realty Company. Great guy. He could make the best cheesecakes I ever tasted. Journey well, my fellow traveler...

Barbara Sweigert

March 19, 2021

Just was thinking about him the other day and said to his nephew, Scott Sweigart, that he's been gone for7 years already. I sure do miss my brother, he was a great guy. Scott said he wished he could have gone fishing more with him. We always enjoyed our time when he would come to Florida to visit our Mother who lived with me. Sure do miss you Joe, Rest in Peace. Its a crazy world these days. Love, your, sister, Barbara

March 19, 2019

Hard to believe it's been 5 years already since you left us. Sure do miss you,think about you all the time. You were such a good brother and listened to me all the time. Such a kind and gentle man. Love, your sister Barbara

Desiree Durrenberger

March 27, 2014

Grandpa I'm sorry I never got the pleasure of really knowing you for the miles kept us apart. But know that I love you with all my heart.

March 27, 2014

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Vikki Look

March 27, 2014

Vikki Look

March 27, 2014

Vikki Look

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Vikki Look

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March 26, 2014

I feel so bad that Joe has passed, he will be missed by all who knew him and loved him, I will miss our phone calls and time we spent together. He always had something positive to say. He is in my prayers and also prayers for his wife, Rose, and children and other family members. May Joe rest in peace. Love,Barbara Sweigert and family.

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St. Matthew's United Church of Christ

1420 S. Gables Blvd., Wheaton, IL

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951 W. Washington St., West Chicago, IL 60185

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