Nicholas J. Wallow

Nicholas J. Wallow obituary, Joliet, IL

Nicholas J. Wallow

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Nicholas Wallow Obituary

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Age 61, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, August 24th, 2025 at his home in Joliet.

Nick is survived by his loving family, children, Melissa Wallow, Olivia Wallow, Kevin Reilly, parents, William & Joann Wallow (Boris), former spouse, Cathy (Mark) Younglove (Albert), grandchildren, Caiden Wallow, James Wallow, Dominic Grillo, Charlie Wolf, Kelsea Reilly, siblings. Necole Wallow, Billy Wallow, Anthony (Marge) Wallow and numerous nieces and nephews.

Nick was preceded in death by his siblings, Michael Wallow and Karen Wallow.

Nick was an owner and operator of Wallow Construction in Mokena and known car enthusiast who was an all-around handyman who always was willing to help out family and friends. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423 on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 from 3:00 PM until time of the funeral service at 7:00 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be greatly appreciated.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort

65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

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Upcoming Events

Aug

28

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel

65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423

Send Flowers

Aug

28

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel

65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.