July
29,
1978
29,
1978
August
20,
2021
20,
2021
Joshua Jeremiah Bauer, 43, of Sandwich, IL passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born July 29, 1978, in Portsmouth, VA to Margaret “Peggy” (Gilbert) and Roger Bauer, and grew up in Marseilles, IL. He was united in marriage to Jennifer (Way) August 17, 2002, in Sandwich, IL. Josh held many jobs supporting his family over the years including Cascade Manufacturing, Menards Distribution Center, Coffman Truck Sales, Crown Concepts, Caterpillar Inc., and most recently Henderson Engineering.
Josh enjoyed Miller Lite especially, camping, boating, golfing, bowling, and helping others. His family and friends were most important to him. He was the life of the party everywhere he went and made people laugh incessantly. Everyone he met was his friend.
He is survived by his wife Jennifer, of Sandwich; his three children, Alexander Ross of Yorkville, IL, Zackery (Olivia Hallowell) of Leland, IL, and daughter Jordan of Sandwich, IL; father Roger of Stockbridge, WI, brother Roger (Colleen) Petree of Dwight, IL, brother William of LaSalle, IL, and brother George of Rockport, TX, father-in-law, Joseph Way of Somonauk, IL, two brothers-in-law Bobbie Coselman and Joe Way Jr., both of Somonauk, IL, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
Joshua was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Hill (2005), mother-in-law, Donna Way (2019), and his special canine friend, Gizmo (2018).
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 3pm-7pm at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home, 13160 W Rt. 34, Somonauk, IL. Funeral service will follow at 7pm with Pastor Sarah O’Sullivan officiating. Friends are encouraged to wear purple.
A celebration of Life (casual attire) will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 5pm, at the Fox Valley Older Adults Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich, IL and will include dinner, drinks, music, memories, and lots of laughs. Friends are encouraged to bring your favorite picture of yourselves with Josh for the family.
Memorials can be directed to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital or the charity of one’s choice. For more information or to sign our online guestbook please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt 34 W ~ P O Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
Josh enjoyed Miller Lite especially, camping, boating, golfing, bowling, and helping others. His family and friends were most important to him. He was the life of the party everywhere he went and made people laugh incessantly. Everyone he met was his friend.
He is survived by his wife Jennifer, of Sandwich; his three children, Alexander Ross of Yorkville, IL, Zackery (Olivia Hallowell) of Leland, IL, and daughter Jordan of Sandwich, IL; father Roger of Stockbridge, WI, brother Roger (Colleen) Petree of Dwight, IL, brother William of LaSalle, IL, and brother George of Rockport, TX, father-in-law, Joseph Way of Somonauk, IL, two brothers-in-law Bobbie Coselman and Joe Way Jr., both of Somonauk, IL, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
Joshua was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Hill (2005), mother-in-law, Donna Way (2019), and his special canine friend, Gizmo (2018).
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 3pm-7pm at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home, 13160 W Rt. 34, Somonauk, IL. Funeral service will follow at 7pm with Pastor Sarah O’Sullivan officiating. Friends are encouraged to wear purple.
A celebration of Life (casual attire) will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 5pm, at the Fox Valley Older Adults Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich, IL and will include dinner, drinks, music, memories, and lots of laughs. Friends are encouraged to bring your favorite picture of yourselves with Josh for the family.
Memorials can be directed to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital or the charity of one’s choice. For more information or to sign our online guestbook please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt 34 W ~ P O Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
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