Joseph E. Born

Joseph E. Born, 54, of St. Anne passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. He was born on September 18, 1969, in Kankakee, the son of Thomas and JoAnn (McCorkle-Funk) Born. On September 3, 2014, he married Darcy Nentwig in Kankakee. Joe was an avid gardener and he loved planting and growing things. He enjoyed fishing, being on the river, and spending time & volunteering at the Aroma Park American Legion. Most importantly, Joe was an incredibly loving and loyal husband and friend, who was always there for anything his loved ones needed. Joe was true to his word. He is survived by his loving wife, Darcy Born; brother, Stacy Born; sister-in-law, Lisa Schroeder; in-laws, Gary and Gloria Nentwig; stepfather, Gene Funk; uncle, Doug (Marcia) Born; nephew, Nicholas Born; niece, Jessica Born. Joe is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Born and mother, JoAnn (McCorkle) Funk. A celebration of life is planned for a later date. Memorials can be made to the Aroma Park American Legion Post 1019.