Obituaries

Joey A. Gossage

June 26th, 1981 – April 7th, 2019

Joey Andrew Gossage, age 37 of Colchester, IL, passed away at 6:50 am on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 26, 1981 in Springfield, IL, the son of Joseph and Bonnie J. (Bowen) Gossage. Joey married Amy Strange on March 15, 2003 in Macomb, Illinois. She survives.

After six miscarriages, Joey and Amy were blessed with a son, Eli Joe Lee Gossage.

Along with Amy and his son Eli, Joey is survived by his sister Sarah (and Paul) Otto of Aurora, Colorado, four brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law, six nephews, four nieces, his step-dad Harold Vore of Eldon, Missouri, and his father and mother-in-law Dan and Jan Strange of Macomb, Illinois.

Joey was preceded in death by his parents.

He grew up in Vermont, Illinois and graduated from VIT High School in May of 2000. As an adult, Joey moved to Macomb. He attended the Maple Avenue Christian Church in Macomb. He enjoyed being with his wife and son and hanging out with friends and family.

A memorial service will take place on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Maple Avenue Christian Church in Macomb. Pastor Donnie Case will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Ridgeville Cemetery, Browning, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Joey Gossage Memorial Fund.

Condolences

April 9th, 2019

I love you, Joey. 💜 Your little sister.

April 9th, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to Amy, Eli, Sarah and family.

April 9th, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss, may God help you through this difficult time and help heal 🙏

April 9th, 2019

So very sorry for your loss he was such a good guy. May he rest In peace

April 9th, 2019

R.I.P I know he will be watching over his little one ....sending prayers to his family.

April 9th, 2019

sorry for your loss. praters for peace and comfort from God Kathy and maurie cox

April 9th, 2019

We love you Amy and we're praying for comfort through this difficult time. Joey was unique and a great guy with a big heart.
"Uncle Chris" & "Aunt Cathy"

April 9th, 2019

Joey was the most wonderful person, I loved going to the family Block parties and listening to his stories. He will be sadly missed. Prayers to his family and friends❤️

April 9th, 2019

Sorry for your loss.

April 9th, 2019

So sorry for your great loss. Prayers for you and your family

April 9th, 2019

I know your not in anymore pain my friend and I know your looking over all of your family and friends my thoughts and prayers are with all of your family and friends in this sad time just rember everyone it not goodbye it’s till we see you again

April 9th, 2019

You will be missed and loved by many rest in peace Joey

April 9th, 2019

I'm very sorry for your loss Amy Joe and I had been friends for many years as you know he will be deeply missed you and your family will be in my prayers and my thoughts forever do you have my condolences but someday when it is our turn we will see him again with all my love Kim Nussbaum

April 9th, 2019

So sorry for your loss! Prayers and hugs!

April 9th, 2019

I am sadden to hear of his passing taken way too soon from this earth fly high Joey til we meet again

April 9th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for Sarah, Amy and Eli. 🙏🏻 Hugs! Love, Ruth Huber

April 9th, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss Joey fly high my friend you will be missed but never forgotten loved by so many Johnny and Jd

April 9th, 2019

So sorry for you loss,Joey was such a sweet guy,when I would talk to him all he talked about was his family,he was so proud of his little family and so very proud of his son.RIP my friend. Cheryl Parry

April 9th, 2019

So sorry.Prayers for all the Family!
Bill and Sharon Ackley!

April 9th, 2019

Prayers for all the families rip Joey ....

April 9th, 2019

Sorry for your family. Hugs and prayers.

April 9th, 2019

RIP Joey you can rest now with your mother and Father...

April 9th, 2019

rest in peace joey you will be missed by a lot of people going to miss seeing you around you were a great guy

April 9th, 2019

I'm sorry for your loss.Hugs n prayers

April 9th, 2019

So very sorry to hear this sending hugs and prayers to all the family

April 9th, 2019

Deepest condolences on your loss of Joey. May God's love give you and your family strength, comfort and peace.

April 10th, 2019

Miss you Big guy! Uncle Bob

April 10th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all

April 10th, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to Joey’s loved ones.

April 10th, 2019

So sorry for your loss, Amy. You are all in my thoughts.
Doreen Brownlow

April 10th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Trisha Sweney

April 11th, 2019

Sorry for your loss

April 11th, 2019

Words cannot express the deep sadness that we have for your family, nor comfort you over the loss of Joey. Just know that we love you and are here if you need anything. Our deepest condolences.
Love the Jump Family