Jonny Lee "Jon" Joyner

Jon Joyner, 58, resident of Dekalb, IL, passed away abruptly and unexpectedly March 29, 2024, during a hospital stay from complications of a 2 year long, hard fought battle with a rare lymphoma cancer. He was born a fighter, on April 8, 1965, in Chicago, IL, 2 months premature. He remained a fighter his whole life, up to the very last minute of his life. He spent his days growing up in Glen Ellyn Countyside, and Glendale Heights, IL, where he spent much of his time riding bikes with his friends, dreaming of being a firefighter, and singing Elvis songs in talent shows and around the halls of his school.

Jonny, as he was known to his loved ones, will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him, and love him. The world is no longer as bright, funny or full of love without him in it.

Jonny had a magnetic personality, incredible sense of humor, and lit up every room he walked into. He was often asked to sing as he had an incredible singing voice.
Jonny was a lifelong Elvis fan, and music lover. He loved to cook, and bbq, and was known by his friends and family for his wings.
He enjoyed watching football from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to the Chicago Bears, and his beloved Denver Broncos and John Elway.

Above all else, Jonny's love and favorite place to be was with his family. He was an amazing husband, and father who always put others before himself. He adored his wife, his kids, and grandkids. He loved deeply, and wholeheartedly, always wanting the best for his family. His biggest fear was leaving his children at such young ages. His wife and all of his kids were the absolute center of his world, and he was so proud of each and every one of them. There was no better place to him than spending time with them around a bon fire, a grill or picnic, at a park or forest preserve, or in the backyard with music playing, being surrounded by nature.

Jon is survived by a large, loving, blended family including the love of his life, wife Joni Joyner, his children Erik (Kelly Maloney) Young, Erika Young Diaz, Elysa Joyner, Brittney Joyner, Joshua Joyner, Logan Joyner, Shelby Joyner, and Luke Joyner, bonus children Ronnie Banta, and Christopher Banta.
He was a grandfather to 13 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.
He is also survived by his mother Virginia Fallon, father Jerry Joyner, sisters Lurana (Gene) Gutierrez, Apryl (Ray) Vogrig, Judy Joyner, Jenny Joyner and brothers Vincent Fallon and Jerry Joyner. Jon had numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Jon was preceded in death by his brother William (Billy) Fallon, and Stepfather William Fallon, and dearly loved grandparents, aunt, and uncles.

Jonny's educational journey included attending Queen Bee Elementary and Glenbard North High School, class of 1983.

In accordance with his wishes, Jonny will be cremated, and a Celebration of Life is scheduled for July 13th, 2024 in Wheaton, Il.

Contributions to the Northwestern Memorial Living Well Cancer Resource Center in memory of Jonny are greatly appreciated. https://nmgive.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.event&eventID=617