Joel F. Laux, age 73, of Galesberg, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Trillium Woods surrounded by family.

The son of Donald & Bernice (Wynn) Laux, he was born on August 16, 1944 in Chicago, IL. Joel was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran.  

Joel is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Janet A. Laux; children, Leah (Joe) Chlipala, Laurel (Don) Packard, Christopher (Tabitha) Laux and Margaret Laux; as well as eight grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. 

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Joel’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.