Joseph L. Ketchmark, 93 - April 21, 2014

Joseph L. Ketchmark, 94, of Minonk, IL passed away at 5:35a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2014 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL.
He was born on April 26, 1920 in Minonk, IL a son of Steve and Mary Smokergeski Ketchmark.  He married Jean Meils on August 23, 1941in Joliet, IL. She passed away on August 3, 2008.

Survivors also include two daughters, Jill Goodwin of Highland, IN; Janan (Ed) Cheskis of Riverwoods, IL; two sisters, Jean Barth of Minonk, IL; Herbie of Indiana; four grandsons, Mike Goodwin, Matt Goodwin, Jay Cheskis, Ben Cheskis; two great grandchildren, Andrew Goodwin and Catherine Goodwin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 8 brothers and sisters.

Joseph worked at the Pontiac Prison for at least 25 years.

Joseph was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Minonk and American Legion.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00a.m.on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Minonk Township Cemetery where military rites will be accorded at the grave. Franciscan Friars will officiate.There will be no visitation. Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Minonk is handling arrangements.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.