Joseph M. Stokes

Joseph M. Stokes was born on December 21, 1925, in Meridian Township, Clinton County, Illinois, a son of Richard T. and Mabel (Rittenhouse) Stokes. He married Audrey McGovern on August 25, 1951, at St. Lawrence Church in Sandoval and she preceded him in death. Mr. Stokes worked as a carpenter and was a veteran of the United States Marines and served in San Diego, Great Lakes Naval Station, Korea and Japan and various islands in the Pacific. He was a member of St. Mary's Church and the V.F.W., both in Carlyle. Mr. Stokes enjoyed woodcarving and recalling his military service. Joseph M. Stokes entered into rest on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle. He was 84 years of age. Mr. Stokes is survived by 2 daughters - Kathleen Reynolds and husband Jeff of Hoffman Estates, Illinois and Leslie Diamond and husband David of Sedalia, Missouri; a son - Mark Stokes and wife Debra of Humble, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 3 sisters - Frances Stokes, Mary Alice Etter and husband John "Jack" and Margaret Christ, all of Carlyle. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; a son - Jeffrey Stokes and a brother-in-law - Robert Christ. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, November 26, 2010, at St. Mary's Church in Carlyle with Fr. George Mauck, officiating. Graveside military honors will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Mr. Stokes are suggested to Heartland Hospice and will be received at Zieren Day Funeral Home. Previous EventsMemorial Service
Friday, November 26, 2010
St. Mary's Church 1171 Jefferson Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Military Graveside Service
Friday, November 26, 2010
St. Mary's Cemetery 1290 6th Street
Carlyle, IL 62231