Josiah Pridgen Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Josiah Pridgen of Matteson, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on October 5, 2021, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Josiah Pridgen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Josiah David and Cora Estelle Pridgen (Kirkley); his siblings, Cora, Nicoll, Charles Alonzo Pridgen and Margaret L. (Dryer); his daughter Mary Margaret Cuffe (Pridgen); and his sons-in-law, James Cuffe and Robert Spellman.
He is survived by: his wife Janice Ruth (Weidner) of Orland Park; his children, Lenora A. Kessen (Mike) of Rochelle, IL, Edward P. Pridgen (Alix) of Overland Park, KS, Elaine S. Pridgen of Madison, WI, Carol J. Spellman of Orlando, FL and Barbara L. Kuempel (Mike) of Orland Park; and his grandchildren, Chris, Carrie, Cassie, Patrick, Joel, Ryan, Megan, Kevin, Connor and Corey. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to: All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S La Grange Rd, Orland Park, IL and YMCA Camp Nawakwa, 13400 Camp Nawakwa Lane, Lac du.
