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Joseph Close Jr.

1942 - 2015

Joseph Close Jr. obituary, 1942-2015, Roscoe, IL

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1942

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2015

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Joseph Close Obituary

JOSEPH G. CLOSE SR., 73 ROSCOE - Joseph Gerald Close, Sr., 73, of Roscoe passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 surrounded by his family. Born September 21, 1942 in Dubuque, IA., 1 of 12 children to Raymond Daniel and Lorraine (Cloos) Close. He attended Dubuque Senior High School. Enlisted into the Army National Guard in 1958, where he served 3 years. Joseph met Mary Patricia in 1955 when he was 14 years old and she was just 11 years old at the time. They married on January 1, 1961 and resided in Dubuque, IA., for 4 years, moving to Rockford in 1965. Joseph was very proud of his children. Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Patricia; sons, William (Bill), Joseph Junior; daughter, Robin; grandchildren, Megan, Amanda, Brandon, Logan, Elaine, Tiffany, William; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son, Jeffrey; daughter, Patty Jo; 7 brothers; and 1 sister. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2015 in Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory - Roscoe Chapel, 11342 Main Street, Roscoe. Burial in Rockton Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2015 in the funeral home, and again from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Friday. To share a memory or condolence please visit www.honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2015.

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Diane Polfliet Schrimpsher

February 18, 2016

Sending Our Sincere Condolences. We were friends, Neighbors. I was in complete shock when finding this out today. The POLFLIETS are sending you all hugs. So sorry to hear this. Your family was very SPECIAL to us. So many memories we have.

December 18, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. We all look forward to the day John 5:25 will come true for all the ones we love and lost

December 16, 2015

Thinking of you, Pat

Pat Carlson

December 16, 2015

Pat so sorry to hear about Joe .May he rest in peace. May you and the family find peace in believing he is in a better place.
Love Pat

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17

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory - Roscoe

11342 Main Street, Roscoe, IL 61073

Dec

18

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory - Roscoe

11342 Main Street, Roscoe, IL 61073

Dec

18

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory - Roscoe

11342 Main Street, Roscoe, IL 61073

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