Joseph Francis Lamm

Joseph Francis Lamm 1923—2017
Joseph Francis Lamm, 94, of Stockton, IL passed away October 11, 2017, at Waverly Place in Stockton. Joe was born September 22, 1923, in Freeport; the son of the late Frank and Clara (Bangasser) Lamm. On August 28, 1948, Joseph and Mary Ilene Hill were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Elizabeth. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Most important were his faith, family and friends. He enjoyed farming with his wife and was very generous, always willing to help anyone in need. Joe was able to "fix" almost anything. He will be remembered as a quiet man with a twinkle in his eye and a mischievous smile on his face. He was a member of the Marriage Encounter Group, Volunteer Hospice of NW Illinois and an active 60 year member of Holy Cross Church. After retiring, Joe and his wife continued to live on the family farm.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ilene; three daughters, Mary Horstmeier, Linda (Mark) Winter, and Jolene Wingert (Rich Wagner); son, Mark Lamm; twelve grandchildren, Amber Horstmeier, Aaron (Mikki) Horstmeier, Eli (Julie) Horstmeier, Isaac Horstmeier, Marcy (Tim) Miller, Andrew (Stephanie) Winter, Brian Winter, Ethan Winter, Brent Wingert, Jacob (Megan Hanks) Wingert, Kristian (Ben) Hinrichs, and Andrea Yaeger; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Lamm; and many nieces, nephews and special friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Robert, Karl, William, Arthur, Louis, and Kenneth; sister, Mary Ellen Kohlbauer; six sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; son-in-law, Lyle Wingert; and grandson, Joshua Yaeger.
Visitation will be at Holy Cross Church on Monday, October 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, October, 17, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The funeral service will be held on October 17, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Michael Morrissey officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Freeport. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.