Joseph J. Wuktis, Sr., 92 of Huntley and formerly of Inverness, died peacefully.
Visitation will be on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 12:30 until the 1:00pm Mass all at St. Mary Catholic Church 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Hebron Veterans Home or a charity of one’s choice. Cremation has been accorded due to Joe’s wishes.
He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Nee Behnke) Wuktis for almost 70 years, loving Dad of Joe Jr., and cherished Uncle of Lynn Klein.
Joseph served in combat in the Army during WWII, he was a structural iron worker of Local 1 for over 50 years. He was a fourth degree Knights of Columbus of 4977 and a member of VFW 3579
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Dear Dorothy, I am a volunteer at Rosewood Care Center. I asked about Joe yesterday, n to my shock n sadness, I was told he had left Rosewood. Than they added that he had passed away. I wanted to tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. He was a wonderful , Sweet man , whom I had the pleasure to know. I had trouble sleeping the other night, my knees were giving me pain, n I kept waking up thinking about Joe. The last time we had talked , he told me how much trouble he was still having with pain n healing from his surgery. I just can't believe he has left us. Please accept my sincere sympathy. So glad you were included in our renewal wedding day , n I got to take a picture of you both. He was a treasure, n I will keep him in my heart forever. Sweet man, Sweet smile. May God be with you. Love, Donna Kramer XO My heart is with you XO
Dearest Dorothy, with tears in my eyes I send you our condolences. We bought our houses in 2000 and were neighbors all this time. I was always tapping on your back sliding door. We shared our good and bad times together. We enjoyed our barbecues, dinners and our 99 card game and the generosity you Joe provided. Joe was a second dad to me. I loved the rubber chicken and your croaking frog. Our after work cocktails were so enjoyable.
Continued.... Joe was a man that an adjective could not describe. His passing has left a void in my heart. I do have our Wonderful memories which will never be forgotten. Joe is probably jumping from cloud to cloud and I ask him to say hello to Jesus, Mary and St. Joseph. Dorothy and Joey cant tell you how sorry we are but just think of his heavenly experience now. Love and hugs to both of you. Dolores and Ron Kurza
My uncle Joe and I had a special bonding. I was with him and Dorothy from the day I was born. We all lived together as a family in Chicago. My visits with him for 6 months at Rosewood were special. I am so glad we had that time together. His last days at Centegra were hard. He was in a lot of pain but never stopped telling Dorothy and me I love You. He was my rock and I will miss him forever and I will always remember the good times. There were many
Our sympathy to you, Dorothy, in the loss of your husband. Your friends at Heritage Woods