John "Jack" A. Birsa's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2024 in Joliet, Illinois

John "Jack" A. Birsa

May 10, 1938 - December 11, 2024 (86 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

John "Jack" A. Birsa's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2024 in Joliet, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc.

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John "Jack" A. Birsa

May 10, 1938 - December 11, 2024 (86 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

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John A. Birsa Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John A. Birsa of Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on December 11, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Birsa and Alice Birsa; his parents-in-law, Henry and Frances Niewinski; his siblings, Edward Birsa Jr. and Marianne; his brother-in-law Peter Vukosovich; his brother Hank; his sister-in-law Shirley Niewinski; and his niece Sandy Schimanski.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Jane; his children, Kathleen Guglielmucci (Michael), Lisa Hurd (James) and John Birsa Jr. (Debra); his sisters, Dorothy and Ellen; his grandchildren, Michael Guglielmucci (Casey Reilly), Alex Guglielmucci, Austin Guglielmucci, Zachary Hurd (Annabelle Becker) and Haley Hurd (Luke Luchtenburg); his great grandchildren, Caroline and Charlotte Hurd; and his siblings-in-law, Barb, Theresa Doerfler (Bill) and Ray. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's name to Lightways Hospice by visiting http://www.lightways.org or by mail to 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc.



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Thu

Dec 19

Visitation

Farkas Funeral Home
3201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60431

Fri

Dec 20

Prayer

Farkas Funeral Home
3201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60431

Fri

Dec 20

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Joseph Catholic Church
1329 Belleview Ave, Rockdale, IL 60436

Fri

Dec 20

Military honors

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

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