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Leo Joint Obituary
Devoted husband and loving father, Leo Robinson Joint, 61, of Indianapolis, IN passed away after an lengthy illness, on April 26, 2015 at Community Hospital North. He was born February 26, 1954 in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Leo J. and Dolores L. Joint, also of Elkhart, Indiana.
A 1972 graduate of Elkhart High School, Leo was a member of the 1971 basketball State Championship runner-up team that lost to East Chicago Washington in the State Finals. He excelled in a variety of sports, and while in high school, was also a member of the tennis and baseball teams. Leo attended Indiana University from 1972 to 1975 majoring in Journalism, and then went on to devote nearly a lifetime to the craft he dearly loved. His journalism career took him from The Elkhart Truth, the LaPorte Herald-Argus, The Vidette-Messenger of Valparaiso, The Gary Post Tribute, and most recently The Indianapolis Star. As a sports writer, editor, and designer, he was an Associated Press award-winning editor. Journalism was truly his passion, and he was fortunate enough to be able to spend decades working in the field he loved best.
Leo is survived by his devoted wife of 20 years, Kathy (Mishler) Joint, as well as the light of his life, his daughter Ashley M. Joint, and his two beloved grandchildren, Lily and Liam. He is also survived by his sister, Lynda (Dick) Vance of Carmel, Indiana, three nieces, four great nieces and two great nephews. Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Kim Spencer and his brother-in-law John Spencer of Mesa, Arizona, who were not family by blood, but were family to him, in his heart.
At Leo's request, no services will be held, so in lieu of flowers, the family is asking that you please consider giving a donation in Leo's name, either to the Indiana Donor Network Angel Fund at http://indianadonornetwork.org/foundation/angel-fund or via the Angel Fund, c/o Indiana Donor Network Foundation, 3760 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222. His wife would also like to personally thank the amazing hospice nurses and staff at Community Hospital North who were so loving during the last days of his life while he was in their care - they are truly angels here on earth.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leo Joint
Julie Cooke
April 24, 2019
Big hugs to my friend Kathy on this anniversary of losing the love of her life. You will never be forgotten. She is a loving, caring beautiful person and has so much love and kindness in her which she shares with all her friends. You must be so proud of her. Rest In Peace Leo❤
Janis Burden
May 3, 2015
My heart goes out to Kathy and Leo's daughter. May you find comfort and peace.
May 1, 2015
Lifting you up in thoughts and prayers. Friend of Delores and Leo .
Karen Gribble
May 1, 2015
My thoughts go out to Leo's family, especially Kathy. I remember working with Leo and Kathy at The Vidette and nights out together after work. Rest in peace Leo. Karen Gribble
Greg Smith
April 30, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to Kathy and all of Leo's family. Leo gave me my first big break in the business, hiring me as a sports clerk and then an assistant sports editor at The Vidette-Messenger. I'm eternally grateful for that. I learned so much from him. I also loved the time we spent together playing softball. Those were great days. Rest in peace, Leo.
April 30, 2015
Leo: I see you now teeing off with your Aunt Lois, telling jokes, and just generally causing havoc in heaven with her. - Listening to your laughter, your cousin Bernardine
Pete Iussig
April 30, 2015
So many great I.U. memories that you are a part of. Thank you for "breaking in" a bunch of "green" freshman to what became a fantastic college experience. Rest in Peace our friend.
Denny Southers
April 30, 2015
No more pain, No more suffering. My Prayers to the family for peace and understanding. R.I.P Leo until we meet again.
April 29, 2015
Heartfelt sorrow for my frind Kathy and family. Be strong and know you will meet Leo again. Love from your Aussie friend Julie xxx
Jano Bartelmo
April 29, 2015
Thoughts and prayers for you.
Nancy Riley
April 29, 2015
Though we hadn't seen each other in 20 years I still remember the fun we had at the Vidette. Rest in peace dear Leo we will meet again.
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