Joshua Lee Palenik Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 25, 2023, at the age of 42, Joshua Lee Palenik of Kankakee, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Annette Clyden (Scott) and Edward Palenik; his grandfather Johney Morris; his sister Jenn; his grandparents, Sandy and Bob; his stepfather Scott; his daughter Alexys Edwards; his siblings, Josh, Jennifer Kissack (Jeramy), Sherry Palenik, Heather Clyden, Nikki Garcia, Alyssa Royster, Dylan Palenik, Justin Clyden (Jessica), Jason Reiniche (Jennifer), David Williams, Joey, Derek and Scott Peters; his nieces and nephews, Josh, Tristen, Taya, Traeh, Carter, Jordan, Jackson, Hannah, Jalynn and Levi; his aunts, April Morales, Holly Milton and Melanie Morris; his grandmothers, Dolores Morris, Sandra Milton and Norma Palenik; his uncles, Jamey and Butch Morris; his cousin Jolene; his stepmother Kaye Palenik; his grandfathers, Rudy and Doc; and his close friend Eric Osborne. He was also cherished by friends and family.

Memorial donations in Joshua's name can be made to Thresholds Outreach Kankakee, Il or any community mental health program.