Joseph Pape Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph Pape Jr. of Ellsworth, Illinois, born in Clinton, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 56, on September 10, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though Joseph has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his father Joseph Richard Pape Sr.; and his wife Ellen Boolman. He is survived by: his mother Catherine Mitchell of Ellsworth; his children, Dusty Walden (Mindy) of Normal and Joanne Pape of Decatur; his grandchildren, Bay Walden, Alaina Lemmel and Chase Lemmel; and his siblings, Dana Richards of Hoopeston, Daniel Pape Sr. of Joliet and Jon Mitchell of Ellsworth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.