Joseph (Joe) J. DeMay, 62, of Lake in the Hills, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021 at home with his family.
Joe was born August 3, 1959, in Harvard, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Judith DeMay. He married Kendra Rutledge on June 7, 1986.
Joe spent his entire career in community banking. He worked at the First National Bank of Marengo for 25 years, eventually serving as their President. He was most recently employed at Prairie Community Bank for a span of 10 years, ending his career as their Executive Vice President and Senior Credit Officer.
Joe was incredibly invested in his community. He was a founding member of the Lake in the Hills Rotary Club and Lake in the Hills Ribfest. He served as the chairman of the Lake in the Hills Planning and Zoning Commission and was a charter member of the School District 158 Education Foundation.
You could find Joe on the golf course every Sunday morning, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and during almost any other minute of freetime he had when the weather was good (or not-so-good). He loved attending concerts with his friends and loved traveling frequently to Las Vegas, Northern Michigan, and especially Walt Disney World. He was a foodie until the end, and enjoyed a good poker game.
He is survived by his wife Kendra, his daughter Tatum, his mother Judy, his sister Deborah Reising, and by his uncles, aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins, and brothers- and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph DeMay and parents-in-law Jack and Gerry Rutledge.
Visitation will be on Sunday, December 5, 2021, from 4-7pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00am on Monday, December 6, with visitation one hour prior all at First Church of Crystal Lake-236 W. Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in his name to JourneyCare or World Central Kitchen.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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To Judy and family, my sincere sympathy on the loss of your son, husband, father and brother. Having recently lost my own son, my heart aches for all of you. I pray you remember the good times spent with him and all the laughs you shared. I'm sure he will be met by his father Joe. Sincerely, Arlene Wozniak
Joe was the best neighbor we could have ever had. I was lucky to have known him. I’ll never forget the countless dinners, trips, and outings with the DeMay family growing up. I’ll forever keep those memories close to my heart. I take comfort in knowing my Dad was there to greet him into Heaven. I hope they’re already golfing up there. Thinking of and praying for Tatum, Kendi, and the DeMay family. I love you all so much.
We are all so sorry to hear about Joe. What a loss to our family and you girls especially. Looks like the golf course won’t be quite as busy. But he will be up there with many Joe’s in our family. Wish we could be there but as we both are just getting over a cold‘s best not. Love Kathy and Jim
Dear Judy, “Joey” was like a little brother to me when we were growing up. I regret that I did not get to know the wonderful man he became. It is clear that he will be missed by so so many! My heart is aching for you. Hugs, Laurie
We are all so sorry to hear about Joe. What a loss to our family and you girls especially. Looks like the golf course won’t be quite as busy. But he will be up there with many Joe’s in our family. Wish we could be there but as we both are just getting over a cold‘s best not. Love Kathy and Jim
I am so sorry, Judy, for the loss of your son. -From one of your best friends.
I was sorry in learning the passing of Joe. A great person, banker and very personal=ble with people.May God Bless him and his family.
We are all so sorry to hear about Joe. What a loss to our family and you girls especially. Looks like the golf course won’t be quite as busy. But he will be up there with many Joe’s in our family. Wish we could be there but as we both are just getting over a cold‘s best not. Love Kathy and Jim
Our hearts and feelings go out to the family. He was a great person and will be missed by all who knew him.
We are all so sorry to hear about Joe. What a loss to our family and you girls especially. Looks like the golf course won’t be quite as busy. But he will be up there with many Joe’s in our family. Wish we could be there but as we both are just getting over a cold‘s best not. Love Kathy and Jim
We are all so sorry to hear about Joe. What a loss to our family and you girls especially. Looks like the golf course won’t be quite as busy. But he will be up there with many Joe’s in our family. Wish we could be there but as we both are just getting over a cold‘s best not. Love Kathy and Jim