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Joseph Francis Apple

February 10, 1931 - April 18, 2018

Joseph F. Apple, age 87, of Amboy, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Maple Crossing of Amboy. He was born February 10, 1931, in Tampico, the son of Louis and Mabel (Bushman) Apple. He had worked for Brodericks Truck Sales for 30 years, as well as Wynn's Oil Products for 25 years prior to his retirement. Joe was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Walton, the Knights of Columbus, and was a 32 year member of AA. He married Donna Mae Oester at St. Mary's Church in Walton May 2, 1953. She preceded him in death June 20, 1998. He was also preceded in death by his parents and step-mother Gladys Apple; a son Robert J. Apple; 2 brothers Louis and Kenneth Apple; 2 sisters Marjorie Gallagher and Mary Catherine Apple in infancy. Survivors include 2 daughters Sandra (Dennis Donna) Morrissey of Dixon and Sharon (Buck) Kelly of Amboy; 1 son Brad (Ann) Apple of Dixon; 7 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 1 brother Edward Apple of Tuscon, AZ; 4 sisters Ruth Higgins of Cherry Valley, Elaine Torti and Rose (Larry) McCullogh of Rockford, and Kay Brown of Chandler, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Walton with the Rev. Timothy Draper officiating. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery in Amboy. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 22, from 2:00 until 6:00 PM with a scripture service at 6:00 PM in St. Mary's Church in Walton. A memorial has been established.

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Joseph F. Apple, age 87, of Amboy, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at Maple Crossing of Amboy. He was born February 10, 1931, in Tampico, the son of Louis and Mabel (Bushman) Apple. He had worked for Brodericks Truck Sales for 30 years, as... View Obituary & Service Information

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