Joseph A. “Joe” Illies

Joseph A. “Joe” Illies, age 65 of Menahga and formerly of Meire Grove, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Menahga on Tuesday, April 5, 2016.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, April 8, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking presiding. Inurnment took place in the parish cemetery.
Joseph Andrew Illies was born September 6, 1950 in Melrose, Minnesota to Victor Clemens and Regina M. (Meyer) Illies. Joe graduated from Melrose High School. Following his education, he worked as a carpenter in the Twin Cities for many years. He later drove school bus in Menahga until his death.
Joe was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove, St. Joseph’s Men’s Society in Meire Grove, and Catholic United Financial.
Survivors include: sisters, Kathleen Meyer of Spring Hill and Marie (Mike) Pung of Cold Spring; brother, Dennis (Kathy) Illies of Meire Grove; and nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Regina Illies; brother, Harold Illies; sister, Jeanette Fuchs; and brothers-in-law, George Fuchs and Sylvester Meyer.
Serving as urn bearer was Dennis Illies. Cross bearer was Mary Stalboerger and scripture bearer was Jody Illies. Serving as gift bearers were Karl Pung, Sharon Meyer, and Mary Stalboerger.