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Joseph Stout Obituary

Joseph J. Stout of West Chicago Funeral services for Joseph J. Stout, 16, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Church of Resurrection, 1465 N. Neltnor Blvd. (Route 59 and Garys Mill Road), West Chicago. The Rev. George B. Koch will officiate. Burial will be in River Hills Memorial Park, Batavia. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, at the Norris-Walen Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. Born Feb. 2, 1988, in Winfield, he passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, at Central DuPage Hospital, the result of an automobile accident. Joey was a member of Church of Resurrection, West Chicago. He attended Carmel Montessori Academy in Warrenville, graduated from West Chicago Community High School in 2004, and was attending the College of DuPage. Joey was a member of the Junior Bowling League of Bowling Green. He played baseball for 10 years with the West Chicago Athletic Association. He enjoyed archery with his grandfather and liked to weight-lift. Joey is survived by his parents, Jeffrey and Diane Stout; his siblings, George (Christina) Witkowski of St. Charles, Faith Pemberton of Ft. Lewis, Wash., J.D. (Katie) Witkowski of Saginaw, Mich., and Jennifer Stout of Pensacola, Fla.; his paternal grandparents, Harvey and Alice Stout of West Chicago; and nephews, Christopher Stout, Gabriel Witkowski and Conrad Stout. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Dorothy Burkett. For information‚ (630)231-0060.

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Published by Daily Herald on Dec. 9, 2004.

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Brenda

September 23, 2025

I think about you all the time. I think about all the things you could of achieved and how much of a future you had. I won't ever forget you. I even made my son's middle name yours. Thank you for being there when I was younger and all the fun times we did have.

Everett & Judith Stout

December 19, 2004

Dear Diane and Jeffrey,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayer is that your faith in Christ and His promise of eternal life will be a comfort to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Christina Abbate

December 17, 2004

To The Family of Joey,

I was very sad to here about your loss. I remember Joey from my son's days in Diane's class at Carmel. I pray that Joey will be accepted into heaven and his spirit will live forever in peace.

Bradley Bork

December 12, 2004

Joey will Be missed!

Kristine Sullivan

December 10, 2004

I didn't really know Joey too well...but I used to sit with him everyday before school! One of the funniest things I remember about Joey is how he would steal people's shoes and throw them down the hall! We would get sooo mad at him and then all laugh! LoL! Joey had one of the best smiles and I will never forget it!

Nick Lyons

December 10, 2004

I will remember all the fun we had at Carmel.I still can't believe you are gone. I will never forget you either.



Your friend forever, Nick

Terry Anderson

December 10, 2004

Joseph - My deepest sympathies to the family. I remember you well from your visits to Wednesday night bowling. I remember you as being very mature and respectful of others. Your parents did a wonderful job in raising you and it is a shame we will not have the pleasure of your presence.

Bri Rueschaw

December 9, 2004

Joey- I miss you already and it has only been a few days. All I keep remembering is the last conversation I had with you. It was a good conversation but it still tares me up inside. You have so many friends that care about you and that always will. I Love You.

Sandra Gallimore

December 9, 2004

To the family of Joey, Even though we had never met your son, our daughter knew him from school, we wanted to express our sadness for you during this difficult time. May your happy memories help get you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, The Gallimore Family

Arica Hannus

December 9, 2004

R.I.P joey

Rob, Matt & Lois Lee

December 9, 2004

Joey, you were such an exceptional young man and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will be deeply missed by members of the Junior Travel League. You always went out of your way to show your support for all of the other bowlers. Matt will never forget the time you congratulated him on his great score for the day.

Rory Doyle

December 9, 2004

Joey, i've known you my whole life. I cant stand to think that you wont be there anymore. I hope you know that where ever you are that there are alot of people down here thinking about you and how special you were to them. I Love You man.

Seamus Olson

December 9, 2004

Joe, even though you and I were never truely close, I will remeber you forever. you are a person who really had something special to give to society. when i heard about your death it really hurt me, and it didnt really sink in that you were gone until last night. joe we will all miss you and i hope you have found peace

LouAnne Ooton

December 9, 2004

My prayers are with you, Joey, and your family and your friends. I only know you through the eyes of my daughter, Jessiy, and I see a bright and caring young man who obviously touched a lot of lives and left a deep lasting impression. God bless you all.

Jami Crouch

December 9, 2004

Joey was such a fun person to be around. I will never forget his smile and the way he made everyone around him laugh. He will be sorely missed

Sue Lloyd

December 9, 2004

Joey was a great boy, and had a future full of promise. He has a close, loving family who will forever have a void in thier lives.



May they find peace. He will truly be missed.

Mollie Lyons

December 8, 2004

We will miss you deeply Joey. We pray for you and your family and you will be forever in our hearts. Our paths will cross again my friend and we can reminisce about all that was.



All our love,

Mollie, Richard and Nicholas Lyons

Becky Lemon

December 8, 2004

Joey, I loved ya so much! You were so much fun to be around and always had a smile on your face. When I was sad, you'd come towards me with open arms to help me smile, but you're gone now and your arms aren't open. I can't come cry to you over your own death... I can only cry by myself and with our friends at your funeral. I miss you so much. I was by the spot where you died... before I got there I was crying so much. Stopped there and they had already put balloons and flowers for you. I know you didn't deserve this. You had such a great future for yourself. =( I wish you were here to hold me as I cry as you use to. I love you Joey. Since the day I met you, I knew I would love you forever, it was just your smile that always made me happy, your presenece was amazing. I miss you even though it's only been a few days. I wish your family the best through the tough time of your death. God's Blessings.

With Love,

Becky

Carri Wostratzky

December 8, 2004

Joey was an incredibly sweet guy. We had so much fun in class together last year. He was one of the smartest people I know. I will truly miss him, but I'm thankful for the time I had with him, and for all the memories.

RIP Joey.

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