Joseph "Smokin Joe" Turek
November 17, 1961 - November 13, 2020
Joseph “Smokin Joe” Turek, 59, of Kankakee passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Amita St. Mary’s Hospital, Kankakee. He was born January 17, 1961 in Oak Forest, IL. The son of Henry and Mary Parker Turek. He enjoyed Harley Davidson's, old cars, and most of all spending time with family. Joseph is survived by his wife, Connie “Skirmont” Turek and children, Joseph John (Bridgett Reddington) Turek of Kankakee and Christine (Brian) Grayling of Kankakee; a sister, Tracy (Dave) Ydreo of Cedar Lake, IN; his grandchildren, Camryn Grayling, Ryen and Matteo Paris and Joseph Turek Jr. ; as well as his best friend, Chris Burge of Kankakee. He is proceeded in death by his grandparents. A visitation will be held Friday, November 20, 2020 at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home in Manteno, from 1pm until the private service at 3pm. Pastor Jack McCormick will be officiating. We ask that you please follow the state’s guidelines where masks/face coverings and distancing are concerned. On behalf of the family and the funeral home staff, we would like to thank you for your cooperation. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Please sign the guest book at Brownfuneralhomemanteno.com
Joseph “Smokin Joe” Turek, 59, of Kankakee passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Amita St. Mary’s Hospital, Kankakee. He was born January 17, 1961 in Oak Forest, IL. The son of Henry and Mary Parker Turek. He enjoyed Harley... View Obituary & Service Information