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Joshua A. Ellis
1977 - 2025
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1977
DIED
2025
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Joshua Ellis Obituary
Born: July 20, 1977
Died: October 5, 2025
Joshua Alan Ellis, 48, of Princeton, passed away October 5, 2025.
Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Sunday, October 12, at the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle with Pastor Alex Garncarz officiating. A Celebration of Life visitation will be Sunday in the funeral home from 2 to 4:00 PM. Burial will be private.
Joshua was born in Peru on July 20, 1977 to Raymond and Debbie (Wiese) Ellis. Joshua graduated from La Salle-Peru Township High School. He was a great carpenter. He worked as a finishing carpenter on the Trump Towers in Chicago.
Joshua loved his family and friends. His welcoming smile, great laugh, and wonderful sense of humor was enjoyed by everyone he was around. He always had a twinkle in his eyes.
Josh is survived by his son, Skyler Ellis of Princeton; his daughter, Kieragan Ellis of Princeton; his significant other, Nickole Allen of Princeton; two sisters, Janella Ellis Osborn of Rock Island and Amy Ellis of Minonk; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Rachel Lynn Mathers and his parents.
Online condolences may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.hurstfuneralhomes.com.
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Tracey Tegg
Yesterday
You will be truly missed Josh. Ever since we met you were a good friend. Love ya.
Mary trunk
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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Daniel Lipinski
October 9, 2025
One of the most genuine kindest souls I've ever known, his smile lit up every room he was in
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