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Joshua Conway Obituary
Born: March 5, 2006 in Freeport, IL
Died: June 15, 2025 in Polo, IL
Joshua Mathew Conway, 19, of Polo, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Joshua was born on March 5, 2006 in Freeport, IL, the son of Daniel Conway and Lorena (Deets) Conway.
Josh just finished his first year as a student at Louisiana State University and made the Dean's List.
He was a member of the East Jordan United Methodist Church in Sterling, IL. Josh previously attended Polo High School. While in attendance he enjoyed both athletic and academic pursuits. He played football all 4 years, ran track his junior and senior year, was on the academic team and even competed in the
Scholastic Bowl. Josh enjoyed making people laugh, hanging out with friends and playing basketball. He spent many hours playing video games with people from all over the world. He was doting and kind to his many family cats.
Joshua was survived by his parents Daniel and Lorena Conway of Polo; sister Jessica Conway currently of Sterling; uncle Corwin Deets and many other friends and family members.
He was preceded in death by both his Maternal Grandparents and Paternal Grandparents as well as his aunt Linda Conway .
A memorial visitation will be Monday, June 30, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E Dixon St. Polo.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Polo Athletic Boosters. Cremation rites have been accorded.
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Nikki Smith
June 20, 2025
Josh Conway was a bright young man. Always friendly and smiling and sharp with problem solving. He was a smart student, member of Homecoming Court and the High School Track, Football, and Academic teams and a friend to many members of the classes of 2023, 2024, and 2025. Josh was a Polo resident and Marco alumni who was home from college from LSU achieving the Dean´s list his freshman year. Josh was on his way to do great things. That is how he will be remembered by myself, his family, friends and the communities he was part of throughout his life and times.
Sophia Bozeman
June 19, 2025
Josh was one of my first friends at LSU and his dorm was next to mine. At least once a day he would come bang on my window to ask and hang out. He never failed to make me laugh, even during some of the hardest days. I´m so sorry.
Emma O
June 18, 2025
Josh never failed to help me through tough times and made me laugh when I needed to. He was always kind and caring to so many people. He will be extremely missed and has made an impact on so many lives.
Hans and Jackie Spikerman
June 18, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss, sending prayers and Love
Cory, Theresa and Brennan Campbell
June 18, 2025
Uncle Danny, Aunt Reenie and Jessica, We are so sorry, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all.
Dawn Spikerman
June 18, 2025
Josh know that you are so very much loved and will be missed dearly my heart breaks for my Uncle, Aunt and my cousin who lost one of the most important person in their lives. Rest high little cuz behave yourself
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