Joe Hosey Memorial Fund

Joseph P. “Joe” Hosey, Jr., 45, of DeKalb, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Kishwaukee Hospital after his valiant battle with cancer.

He was born November 24, 1976, in St. Charles, IL the son of Joseph Sr. and Diane Hosey. Joe was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. His kind nature, undeniable humor, and loyalty was unsurpassed. Joe graduated from Burlington Central High School in 1995, where he was a three-sport athlete and excelled in all of them. Along with being an avid sports enthusiast, he also participated in many fantasy football leagues where his competitive nature would shine through. Joe was a collector of sports memorabilia, comic books, Nike shoes, and vintage beer signs.

He loved decorating the house at Christmas time, playing golf, and working side by side with his dad chainsaw carving. Even though he did not have any children, Joe cherished all his nieces and nephews as if they were his own.

He is survived by is parents, Joseph and Diane; sister, Kristina (Gordon) Porter; brother, Matthew (Amber) Hosey; nieces and nephews, Kailey & Grant Porter, and Jada & Mason Hosey; and grandparents, Lawrence and Barbara Mattes.

In celebration of his life we would like to setup a memorial fund to support the Burlington Central Athletes.