Obituary of Donald Noyd

Donald G. Noyd Age 49. Passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born January 1, 1966 in Joliet, to the late Donald and Barbara (nee Flake), he was a lifelong Joliet resident. Don received his GED in 1999, and graduated from Joliet Junior College with an Associates Degree in Arts in 2002, and Lewis University with a Bachelor in Arts. He worked for Gompers Junior High School as a Task Force teacher, and as a substitute teacher for Joliet District 86 and also Laraway School District. Don loved music, movies and was an avid race fan of all types of racing. He enjoyed teaching children, hiking, running and caring for animals, especially his feline companions, Emily and Bitty. Surviving are his loving wife of 33 years, Bobbie (nee Davis) Noyd; his children, Sara (DeAngelo Adams) Noyd and Brett (Olivia Quigley) Noyd; and his grandson, DeAngelo Adams, Jr. Funeral Services for Donald G. Noyd will be held Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorials in his name to American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.