Joshua Lee Brooks Obituary
The family announces the passing of Joshua Lee Brooks of Metamora, Illinois on September 12, 2026. Joshua, born on August 31, 1978, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Ronald Brooks; his grandparents, Betty and Freeman Shelby; and his great-grandparent Pearl Knowles. He is survived by: his mother Carol A. Loser (Smith); his stepfather Monte Loser; his children, Dominic Brooks (Cheynne) of Chicago, IL, Lauren Brooks of Bloomington, IL, Lilly Brooks of Peoria, IL and Lexus Brooks of Peoria, IL; his grandchildren, Braylynne Brooks, Braxton Plice, Beckham Brooks and Theodore Brooks; his siblings, Justin Breen (Kelsey) of Chillicothe, IL, Melanie Breen of South Pekin, IL, Neomi Brooks of Camp Grove, IL and Kristin Brooks of Peoria, IL; his stepsiblings, Nathan Loeser (Jaimie) of Sparland, IL, Troy Loeser of Dunlap, IL, Ambria Morrison (Devon Shorb) of Colorado and Tara Breen of Pekin, IL; his aunt Linda; his uncle Gary Freeburg of Metamora, IL; and his pet Gizmo. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins along with many friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bethany Community Church (27265 Dutch Ln, Washington, IL 61571). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Galesburg Memorial Park Cemetery (2368 W Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family to help cover expenses or to Easter Seals Central Illinois, 507 East Armstrong Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603.
