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1951
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2020
Joseph Podabinski Obituary
MAGNOLIA - Joseph Paul Podabinski Jr., 69, of Magnolia, IL passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born on April 4, 1951 in Spring Valley, IL to Joseph Paul and Phyllis Jean (Perschall) Podabinski, Sr. He married Rae Ann Harper on December 29, 1986 in Peoria, IL.
Surviving are his wife Rae Ann of Magnolia; daughters Tyne Podabinski of Peoria and Kate (Jarrod) Holler of Lacon; sister Peggy Nance of Astoria; mother-in-law Emma Harper; and brother-in-law John Harper. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Joseph was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was retired from the Ironworkers Local #112. Joe was very proud of his daughters and the home he built on the hill. He was an avid supporter of St. Jude and was a member of the NRA and Ducks Unlimited. Joe enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, wine-making, making maple syrup, gardening, and his Airedale terriers.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given in his memory to St. Jude. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
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Cassie Rodgers
April 19, 2020
Rae - I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you and your girls in my prayers.
April 15, 2020
Joe and I roasted a goat or two, slept on his floor at the A- frame .worked at Mossville together with Jamie,Ben taking his boat across the river and then coming back later in the night WOW.Joe,Jamie,Ben and I worked for the BLUE MOUND of SOUND Ray White ( AB). Every day was a riot on the railroad bridge. Karen would pack him a sandwich in my lunch but he got in ray's lunch you talk about funny. Ray was fit to be tied, I had to listen to RAY morning till late at night Ray lived in my basement .My granddaughters lived Spring bay. I made it a point to stop and see him when i was in Spring bay.YOU WILL BE MISSED MY FRIEND. WBW 111
April 15, 2020
Roasted a goat or two for him and slept on his A- frame house floor,had big heart ,laugh. Use to ride in his boat to work in Mossville then return late at night across the river wow what a ride.Karen use to pack him a sandwich for him on the railroad bridge .never laughed so much.Jamie,Ben andI working for the Blue Mound of sound Ray White . will miss my friend . My heart goes out to the FAMILY
richard fuller
April 14, 2020
I really liked Joe. He and I hit it off the first time I met him. I wish that had lived closer to him. We probably would have spent a lot of time together.
Buck Fuller
April 14, 2020
I am thankful that I had the good fortune to have worked with Joe. He truly was one of a kind. And I am proud to say that he was my friend!
Buck Fuller
Lisa
April 13, 2020
Joe was always good to me when I got into the ironworkers. He watched out for me and was a great guy and always fun to work around. He was an icon in our local and he will be missed.
bob GRAINGER
April 13, 2020
lots of fond memories of joe duck hunting and fishing together around spring bay. he will surely be missed. my sincere condolences to his family.
April 13, 2020
Joe will be greatly missed here in Spring Bay Lots of fond memories with Joe
daniel atherton
April 13, 2020
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