Obituaries
Joel G Hunter
December 3, 1952 - August 25, 2017
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VISITATION
August 31, 2017 | 4:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M - Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
- September 1, 2017 | 10:00 AM
- Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
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Burial Location
Littlewoods Cemetery, Dunham Rd, St Charles, IL 60174
Joel Gary Hunter was born in Geneva, IL on December 3, 1952 to Beatrice (Weimer) and John Hunter. The family resided in La Fox, where Joe lived until he married. Joe was drafted into the service in 1971 to eventually be stationed in Korea along the DMZ. He received an honorable discharge in 1974. Joe was a partner in Marberry Cleaners/Illinois Cleaners where he worked mainly in the St. Charles office until he needed to leave for health reasons about 4 years ago. He was able to start, fix, maintain almost every piece of equipment and knew many of the customers by name. Joel’s affable smile and gentle demeanor were appreciated by both employees and customers. Joe was deeply family oriented and loved being with his family more than anything.
In addition to his wife, Deb, whom he adored, he took great pleasure in his children and grandchildren. He loved to be outdoors; camping, fishing, playing with his children and working. He also enjoyed watching Mash and the Cubs. About 7 years ago Joe was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and both body and mind began to fail. When he was so disabled that he could not work, the family moved to Tennessee where Joe lived out his final days.
In addition to his wife, Deborah (Barrett), he is survived by his daughter; Jennifer Hunter and her children; Kristen, Braden and Averie Fritsch, son Jonathan Hunter, and Joel’s step-children; Phillip Lawson, his son Phillip, Jr., and Kevin Lawson, his brother John (Kathy) Hunter, and their children; Lauren (Corsi) and Adam, sister Judy Hanson, and her children; Jeffrey, Matthew and Christopher.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be at Yurs Funeral Home in St. Charles on Thursday, August 31 from 4 to 8 and funeral services also at Yurs on Friday at 10:00 A.M. Friday September 1, 2017. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or the Muscular Dystrophy Association would be greatly appreciated.
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Dottie Fields from Phelps, KY
"Deb I am so sorry! I had no idea you were going through all of this with your dear husband. My heart goes out to you and all the family and friends. I love you girl. Again I am sorry!"
Larry Rowe from Rochelle, IL
"My condolences "
Denise Taylor from Chickamauga , GA
"So sorry for your loss. God be with you and the family. Prayers for you all "
Mike Linder from St Charles, IL
"When I moved to 12th Street, one of the best features of my new home was my new neighbor, Joe Hunter and his family. Please accept my condolences in your loss, and take comfort in knowing that Joe is at rest with his Lord. "
Vicki henricks from Harrison, TN
"It was a pleasure to get to know Joe and now may he be at peace. Thinking of all his family at this time. Life is not measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away."
Barbara Layton from Harrison, TN
"I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that God gives you and your family His peace at this time and that you find comfort in your memories in the days ahead. "
Roberta Broomer from North myrtle beach, SC
"Blessing of God's peace and strength to the family. Take comfort as he is with the Lord."
Phil Davis from Batavia , IL
"I'm so sorry for your loss. Yet I'm honored and blessed to have had the opportunity to know Joe through a Christian men's small group in St. Charles. Joe was a faithful servant and follower of Jesus Christ. He knew full well the weight of sin in a life and although that weighed on him he was always a smiling happy Christian man, reveling in the freedom from that sin that came through the blood of Christ. Joe was a faithful father, husband and to me a friend and mentor I will miss him."
Patty Milliken from Ooltewah, TN, TN
"Praying for God's comfort and peace in this difficult time. May you be blessed with many good memories of Joe. "
Bill & Barbara Cox from Cadiz, KY
"Judy and family so sorry to hear of Joes passing,fond memories of living next door in Lafox. You are all in our prayers."
Jason Lohrey from Plano, IL
"I only had the privilege of meeting Mr. Hunter once or twice, but I remember his friendly demeanor and hospitality. May there be comfort and peace to all of you in this difficult time, my family's thoughts and prayers are with you."
Annette Hall from Naperville, IL
"I am sorry for your loss. What an amazing family you have. Joe will be missed. I pray God gives you the strength you need to get through this and the wisdom to accept the things you can't change. You are an amazing person and have had more than your share of challenges. Please let me know if I can help in any way. I love you sis âŒðŸ™ðŸ»â€¼ï¸"
Renee Marker from West Chicago Il, AL
"Find peace that he found his wings and is now flying in heaven. May you find comfort in your memories and pride in how you were by his side until his crossing."
Pat from Bloomingdale, IL
"So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all family and friends!"