Joseph M. Hushka Jr

February 5, 1935 - October 24, 2013

Joseph Hushka, Jr, 78, of Richmond, IL, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Centegra McHenry Hospital, McHenry. Joseph was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on February 5, 1935, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Stier) Hushka, Sr. He was married to Eleanor Moravec on May 29, 1953, in River Grove, IL. He worked as a mason/bricklayer for over 42 years, most recently with J.A.C. Masonry of Lake Villa retiring in 2001. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Richmond. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose-McHenry Lodge 691. He was an avid bowler, bowling on several league teams. He served in the National Guard for eleven years. Joseph is survived by his wife Ellie; two daughters, Bonnie Frohling, of McHenry, IL; Susan (Ben) Jacobs, of Richmond, IL; four grandchildren Jennifer (Matt) Wittum, Renee Woods, Holly (Bob) Walczak, Bradley Jacobs; three great grandchildren Sadie Stevens, Braden and Ben Wittum and a sister, Barbara (Melvin) Kaufman, of Pierre, SD. He was preceded by a sister Rose and three brothers Tony, Ben and Tom. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm Monday October 28, 2013 at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home 10011 Main St, Richmond. Funeral service will be at 11:30 am Tuesday October 29, 2013 at Grace Lutheran Church, 6000 Broadway Richmond, IL, with Pastor Andy Tyrrell officiating. Inurnment will be in Richmond Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church 6000 Broadway Richmond, IL 60071. For information, please call 815 678-7311 or visit www.ehornadams.com.