Obituary of Joseph Settles

Joseph Wayne Settles Born August 5, 1949 and passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife, Betty (nee Palmer); Four daughters, Stephanie (Steven) Morgan, Jodie (Jeffrey) Goebel, Kellie (Jeffrey) Kollman and Samantha Settles; grandchildren, Christian, Logan and Nathan Morgan; Brittany Laws, Hailey and Kasey Goebel, Brett and Jacqueline Kollman; and Tristan Isom. One sister Barbara (Larry) Cress; Two brothers, Donald (Carol) and Jack (Judy) Settles. Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Mabel (Houchins) Settles; Four sisters, Loucille Varble, Ruby Corum, Betty Gould and Bernice Settles; Two brothers, Louis and Burt Settles. Joe was born in Pittsfield and raised in Pleasant Hill, IL. He had resided in Joliet/Rockdale the past 38 years. Employed with Caterpillar Inc. for 38 years, he was a member of I.A.M.A.W. Local #851 (Machinists Union), and the Dale A.C. He was an avid golfer and fisherman who also loved to cook. Funeral Services for Joseph Wayne Settles will be Saturday October 20, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park II. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information (815) 741-5500