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Joseph Munn Obituary

Munn, Joseph R. Age 74, USMC Veteran, member Northern Illinois Veteran's Club, founder and President of Joseph R. Munn and Associates and R&J Construction. Member of the Shriners and Santa Claus Anonymous. Beloved husband of Donna M. (nee Wilkiel); loving father of Elizabeth (Jason) Bulthuis and Joe (fiancee Erika Zamora) Munn; proud grandfather of Henry Robert Bulthuis; dear brother of the late Harry Munn; fond brother-in-law of Mike (Joanne) and Tom (Pam) Wilkiel and Marilyn (Ron) Gibson; and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:30 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (half mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1801 Meyers Rd., Ste. 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 or Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago, Development Office, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 22, 2017.

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Lisa Connell

March 10, 2017

I am beyond words to learn of Joe's passing. He's been my accountant for the better part of 15 years and my heart is broken. My heartfelt sympathy and condolences for all of Joe's family. A good man has left this earth, only to watch over you from above.

Beth and Bob Janssen

March 4, 2017

We tried to contact Joe for tax time on Feb. 20. After several unanswered messages (not like Joe!) I finally thought to check the Trib obituaries. So sad to learn of his passing. We will miss his friendly, knowledgeable advice that we appreciated for 30 plus years.
Our sympathy to you Donna, and family.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.

Alva Jean Chastain

February 26, 2017

Joe was one of the nicest, most knowledgeable people I have ever met.
He has been a friend and helped with estate and personal taxes since 1999.
He will be missed by me and I am sure all who knew him.
Condolences and prayers for his family.

Rhoda Reid

February 23, 2017

I don't remember who recommended Joe Munn to me when I needed an accountant to do my taxes, but it was around 1981, and I was newly on my own in a business. Joe had recently started his business and had his office in his home. He was the first person who told me I needed to start at IRA savings program, and I took his advice - THANK YOU, Joe! He prepared my taxes for the next several years, until I met the man I married, in 1989, and married him in 1991. I think Joe still did my tax preparation that year. I appreciated his integrity, kindness, and helpfulness at a rough time in my life. He was someone I could trust, and his counsel was always correct. He was a new father at the time, and always exhibited strong family values. I just "happened" to see his obituary in the Chicago Tribune today and knew from the description this was the person who helped me so much many years ago. To his family, I offer my deepest sympathy in your loss. I know about that loss, as I lost my beloved husband on May 9, 2016 - still grieving that loss and always will. Remember and cherish the good memories that you have - he will be forever in your hearts. God will sustain you and give you the grace and courage to keep on living. You have a wonderful example to live up to, and I pray you will keep your memories alive. With deepest sympathy, Rhoda Mathisen Reid

AL

February 22, 2017

May the bereaved family be comforted by reflecting on the many wonderful memories that you can cherish forever.

Frank Battersby

February 22, 2017

Donna, Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. What a great guy,he will surely be missed!

Frank Battersby

February 22, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. What a great guy, he will surely be missed.

Em

February 22, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.

The Gibbons Family

February 22, 2017

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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25

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Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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