John Breen

John A. Breen

Age 73 of Rockdale passed away Sunday February 18, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center of Joliet.

Born January 5, 1945 in Joliet, John Arthur was a son of John and Alice (nee Puhek) Breen. He was raised and educated in Joliet, and on December 16, 1965, John married Marion Hottenstein in Baltimore, Maryland. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart, and following his military service he worked as a welder for 20 years until his retirement. John was a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Joliet, and was a proud member of the NRA. He enjoyed target shooting, fishing and woodworking.

Survivors include his wife Marion; six children: Carolyn (Ken) Floyd of Elwood, John A. Breen of Marseilles, Diane (Ray) Rodriguez of Aurora, Alice (Gene) Ziller of Georgia, Patrick (Christine) Breen of Wilmington, and Daniel Breen of Rockdale; twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren; three brothers: Rich (Jane) Breen of Crest Hill, Larry (Linda) Breen of Florida and Mike (Rachel) Breen of Morris, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents.

Per John’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and a memorial visitation and video tribute will be Wednesday February 21, 2018 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road, in Wilmington.

Memorials in John’s name may be given to the family for their distribution.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs, or share John’s memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Cremation services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington (815)-476-2181.