Joe Crnjak

Joe P. Crnjak

"Babe"

Age 76 of Channahon, passed away Wednesday May 26, 2010 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born June 4, 1933 in Chicago, Joe was a son of the late John and Mary Furlan-Crnjak. He was raised and educated in Chicago and was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Joe was employed by Ecolab, from where he retired. He can be remembered as a lifelong Chicago Cub's fan, who enjoyed attending their Spring Trainings in Arizona, and also enjoyed fishing, gardening and gambling at the casinos.

Survivors include his step-daughter Pat (the late Dave) Malinowski of Gardner and two brothers: John (Irene) of Crown Point, IN and Jim Crnjak of Crete, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, wife Frances and brothers: Peter and Luke.

Visitation and Video Tribute will be held Saturday May 29, 2010 from 9:00AM until time of funeral service 11:00AM at Reeves Funeral Home, 203 Liberty Street in Gardner. Pastor Jan Chandler will officiate and burial with military honors will follow at 12:30PM in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Gardner. (815/237-2526)