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Joe Roth Obituary

Roth, Joe age 67, of Wadsworth, IL, passed away October 5, 2003, at Lutheran General Hospital, born September 26, 1936, Chicago, IL. Veteran of the Korean War having served with the U.S. Army and was a member of the Gurnee American Legion. Retired from the Teamsters Local #301 as a Business Agent for 10 years and had been a Truck Driver his whole life. He was an avid Camper. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Jan, five sons, Richard (Janalle) Roth, Ric (Diane), David (Missy) and Joe Roth and his beloved Stosh Roth, three daughters, Crissy (Darrin) Cagle, Kathy and Tammy, mother, Katherine Roth, nine grandchildren, R.J., Joey, Jack, Kayla, Becca, Brianna, Brian, Brandon and Amanda, three sisters, Kathy, Marge (Denny) and Betty, many nieces, nephews, camping friends, Lou and Marge and many other friends. Preceded in death by father, Joe, one sister and one brother. Funeral service at Marsh Funeral Home, of Gurnee, 305 Cemetery Rd., at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 9, 2003. Interment Millburn Cemetery. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday and 10 a.m., Thursday, till time of service at the funeral home. Memorial donations to the family would be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2003.

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Jerie LaRue Caruso

October 8, 2003

Deepest sorrows to my cousins and all familys-I share your pains during these very sad times-He is at peace now and no more suffering in his life-He gave to his familys and he will be missed by us all now and always-He was the true strength of where his Dad left off for the familys he truly loved and shared his life with- may the everlasting perpetual light always shine upon him and all now and forever - Sorry, I was not able to attend,I do care, and send my love to each and everyone and all familys Love, Cousin Jerie & Familys- Edward,Rita, and Anthony and Jerome and children and grand children JMJ

Mary Ellen & Bill Bizzotto

October 8, 2003

Wanted to send you and your family our deepest sympathy. Joesph was a great guy and will be missed. John Lyle Ward, Pat Ward and Bill and Mary Ellen Bizzotto and our Families.

Debra Cooper

October 8, 2003

To my cousins Kathy,Joey,Richard and Tammy. My heart goes out to you at this time. Uncle Joe was a good and HONEST man. I know he is happy now that he is with Grandpa, his sister Olive and his brother Richard

my thoughts and prayers are with you

Love your cousin Debbie

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