Joseph H. Kasher

COAL CITY—Joseph  H. Kasher, 87, of Coal City, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his home.
Born July 2, 1929 in Coal City, Joseph Henry was a son of  Harry and Mary (Hazer) Kasher. He was raised in Coal City and graduated with the Coal City High School class of 1947. On Jan. 19, 1952, Joseph married Jessie Bertino in Assumption Catholic Church, and together they made their home and raised their family in Coal City. Joe proudly served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957, and was honorably discharged following his duty in the reserves in April of 1963. He was employed by the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, from where he retired, and also farmed in the Braidwood area most all of his life.
Joe was a 'Jack of all trades' who truly enjoyed working. He loved farming, and also took great pleasure in vegetable gardening and woodworking. He will be remembered as a true family man, who cherished the memories made, while spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Jessie; four children: Diane (John) D'Arcy of Coal City, Karen (John) Maher of New Orleans, LA; Linda (Joel) Micetich of Coal City and Jeff (Chris) Kasher of Diamond; 10 grandchildren: Jennifer (Randy) Ness and John (Gwen) D'Arcy, both of Goose Lake; Ryan (Nicole) D'Arcy of Manhattan Beach, CA; Laura Maher, Jessie Maher and Mary Maher, all of New Orleans and Jack Micetich, Joe Micetich, Nick Micetich and Sean Micetich, all of Coal City; seven great-grandchildren: Nolan, D'Arcy, Dillon and Collin Ness and Penny, Hazel and John D'Arcy; one brother-in-law, John Kulaga of Plainfield and one sister-in-law, Virginia Faletti of Buckingham, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Thomas Kasher and two sisters: Lucille Kulaga and Mary Eminger.
The family will receive friends for a visitation Thursday, March 30, 2017 between the hours of 2 and 8 p.m. at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 N. Broadway, one block north of Illinois Route 113 in Coal City. Funeral services will follow Friday, March 31, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Assumption Parish Berst Center, 150 S. Kankakee St. in Coal City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Reverend Robert Noesen presiding.
Burial with military honors will be in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Braidwood.
Pallbearers will be: John D'Arcy, Ryan D'Arcy, Randy Ness, Joe Micetich, Nick Micetich and Sean Micetich.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Joe's memory to Assumption Catholic Church Building Campaign, 195 S. Kankakee St., Coal City, IL 60416 or to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431.
Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Joe's memorial page online by logging onto www.ReevesFuneral.com.
Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City.