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Joseph Honsik Obituary

Honsik, Joseph C. 79, of Berwyn, IL, passed away at home on December 16th after a short illness. A former Berwyn Police Officer and US Marine, Joe always put family first, providing a home full of love and security. He loved to fish, garden, bicycle and spend time with family. Joe is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shelby; children, Kurt (Karen) Honsik, Linda Honsik, Dawn (Ed) Savage; grandchildren, Ron (Misty) Honsik, Michael Honsik, Amanda (Jeremy) Hipshur, Melissa Haynes, Joseph Haynes; great-grandchildren Emily Cornejo, Joseph Honsik, Jack Hipshur, Annie Honsik; sister, Dorothy Fusik; nieces, Diane (Robert) and Rebecca Rhodes; nephew, Jeff Fusik and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph J. and Myrtle (nee Lycky) Honsik. Services were held at Heritage Funeral Home, Berwyn.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 30, 2013.

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dawn savage

December 29, 2014

Dad, this website will be ending tomorrow. I just wanted to write one more message, even though I will talk to you and remember you anytime I need. I knew eventually you would pass away before me but I would never be prepared to lose a sweet dad like you. I am so happy you are my Dad. I will spend the rest of my life recalling all the special memories I have of you. We will always have that bond, I love you Dad! Dawn

Dawn Savage

December 17, 2014

Dad, this past year has been so difficult for us. I wake up every day wishing I could talk to you and go to bed each night wanting to tell you what's happened. I try to live by the values you showed me. Thank you for being so good to us. Love you, Dawn

Me and Dad at Christmastime..with a relaxer!

Dawn Savage

December 16, 2014

December 16, 2014

pa, its one year today. in some ways it seems so much longer cause so much has happened. I am reminded often how much i miss and need you here. I hope you and ma are together in heaven. you both deserve peace and love for eternity. I miss you, love you and will always treasure the memories i have of my parents. Linda

November 2, 2014

Happy Birthday Pa. You would have been 80 today! I miss you . I think of you and ma everyday. Hope you are having dinner and cake in heaven with ma, grandma, grandpa, and everyone else. I love you. Linda

Happy Birthday!

Dawn Savage

November 2, 2014

Happy 80th Birthday, Dad! I know you're celebrating with Mom, Bee Grandma and Bee Grandpa! I'll have a relaxer for your birthday! Love, Dawn

10 months...love you and miss you everyday, Dawners?

Dawn Savage

October 16, 2014

Love you , Dad!

September 17, 2014

Dawn Savage

August 16, 2014

8 months...I miss you everyday Dad? Love Dawn

Dawn Savage

July 16, 2014

Hi Dad, 7 months later I still wish I could talk to you. Got the roof done, ooo! Hope you're fishing with Grandpa! XO Dawn

Dawn Savage

June 27, 2014

Hi Dad, Ooo! I'll be sure to have a relaxer for you today for my birthday. Always thought you and mom would be here when I turned 50, but I remember all the other years we were together. Thanks Dad. Love you and miss you, Dawn Robin.

Dawn Savage

June 16, 2014

Hi Dad, It's been 6 months since you passed away. Not being able to talk to you or see you has been so hard for me but I'm glad for all the times we spent together. I remember you everyday. Love you always, Dawn

Dawn Savage

June 15, 2014

Happy Father's Day, Dad! Every day I still feel your influence helping me make decisions. You still make me smile with the things you said. I love you & miss you! Dawn

June 15, 2014

Happy Fathers Day Pa. Our first one without you. It is so different without you here. I miss you so much Dad. I love you. Linda P.S. I'm fixin the grass to have a beautiful lawn like you always loved. Alright!

Happy Father's Day, Dad! I still feel your influence on me everyday & I'm reminded of how lucky I am that you're my dad! I love you & miss you! Dawn

June 15, 2014

April 26, 2014

Pa, I hope I took good care of ma for you. I know she is happy and healthy now and with you. I love you both and miss you very much. Linda

April 26, 2014

Hi Dad, I know you came back for Mom after preparing the way for her. Thank you both for being such kind loving parents. Your love with always be with us. Love Dawn

April 25, 2014

Today my mother joined my father in heaven. The only comfort I know in my heart is that he was waiting for her with one hand extended calling her. Take care of her dad just like you did while you were both living. Kurt

April 10, 2014

An angle tapped me on the shoulder and told me mom will soon join you dad. I know you took very good care of her and I know you will be there to great her into heaven. Love you dad. Miss you bean. Kurt

March 31, 2014

Dad, Mom needs you now. Please look after her and help us to be there for her the way your always were. Love you and miss you so so much. Dawn

March 4, 2014

Hi Dad, Can you say hi to Pepper Grandma? Ooo! We miss both of you! Love you both! Dawn

February 25, 2014

Hey Bean, It is starting to set in. Its been 2 months now. Today is 2/25/14, I think of you every day, Miss our weekly phone calls. I know I will never talk to you until we meet again. Miss you dearly dad. Kurt

January 16, 2014

Dad, it's been one month. I miss you more than ever. We are taking care of thinks for mom. Thanks for making it easy for us to do so. Love you, Dawn

You'll always be with us!

Dawn Savage

January 14, 2014

Dawn Savage

January 13, 2014

Hi Dad, It's been 4 weeks since you left. I miss talking to you. Hope you are at peace and know how much we will always love you. Love Dawn

January 2, 2014

Dad,I have so many WONDERFUL memories of us together.Fishing on Lake Elizabeth and at Star Hill when I was a little boy.Then all the fishing we did together in Wisconsin and Oklahoma.You have taught me what it takes to be not only a man, but a Family man.To not only learn from my mistakes but from yours too.I cherish the Holidays and BBQ's we shared together.Swimming, Horse shoes and many many relaxers. Thank you for always being there for me when I needed you. I tried to be there for you ,when you needed me.Also Dad I hope you knew what a Wonderful Grandfather you were to my kids and the best Great Grandfather to their kids.They all love you so very much,each one of us will always miss you. All Our Love Always Kurt, Karen and Family

January 2, 2014

January 2, 2014

Pa, its not the same without you here. I miss you. Linda

January 1, 2014

Hi Dad, Starting a new year. Hope we make you proud by remembering all you taught us.

Cheryl

December 30, 2013

We offer our condolences to the Honsik family and friends.Take comfort in God's promise to swallow up death forever.

December 30, 2013

Sincere condolences to the family. May your warm memories comfort you, and may the God of all comfort console you during the days ahead. 2Cor 1:4

Dawn Savage

December 30, 2013

Dad, I can't imagine life without you, you have been a part of my daily life for 49 years. You were such a loving father and devoted husband. I hope you know how much I love you, miss you and how glad I am you are my Dad. Thank you for all your love and support, I will remember you always, especially in times of need. Love you forever, your daughter Dawn.

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