Obituaries

Joseph L. Hayes

June 27th, 1977 – February 3rd, 2024

Joseph L. Hayes, 46, of Rushville, IL, formerly of Astoria, IL, passed away at 4:34 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville. He was born on June 27, 1977 in Macomb, IL, the son of Terry and Margie (Lutz) Hayes.

He is survived by four sons; Chris Hayes of Vermont, IL, Brad Hayes of Astoria, Jake Hayes of Vermont, and Dylan Hayes of Vermont, one daughter; Kayssie Hayes of Vermont, two brothers; Brian (and Crystal) Hayes of Astoria and Tony (and Shantell) Hayes of Vermont, one sister; Patricia Hayes of Rushville, grandmother, Geraldine Hayes of Macomb, IL, and step-sister, Katy Walters of Astoria.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother; Greg Hayes, grandfather, Charles Hayes, grandparents; Ethel and Toler Lutz, and step-mother, Jeanette Walters.

Joe was both an over the road truck driver and drove for area farmers. He worked for Freedom Seed House, Astoria Trucking, Black Gold Cattle Company, Heitz Farms, Ratcliff Farms, Dean Farms and Astoria Farms.

He enjoyed reading fictional law books, especially John Grisham books.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Gary Sheets will be officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Condolences

February 7th, 2024

With Sympathy and prayers, Rick and Kathy Heller and family

February 7th, 2024

Sending prayers and sympathy! Sara Featherlin Munds

February 7th, 2024

Brian, Tony and Katy, I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy and will be missed.

Sherry Stice

February 7th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Sending my Thoughts and Prayers for All of the Family's. Sue Palmer & Family

February 7th, 2024

Steve & I are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Thoughts & Prayers to all of Joe's family. Pam & Steve Burget

February 7th, 2024

Sending hugs to all you kids and your family . We really enjoyed visiting with him when he would come into the store while we had it .
Prayers to all. Lorrie Park

February 7th, 2024

Sending lots of prayers and love to the family!! He was always such a teddy bear!

February 7th, 2024

My love and prayers to all of the Hayes family(s) I have always considered Joe as my uncle and others as my family however I'll love and miss him with all of my heart. Rest easy my friend...... I love you.

February 7th, 2024

We will miss you Joe! You were such a sweet man. RNR won’t be the same without you!

February 7th, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss. love
and prayers.

John and Susan Payton

February 7th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you. Steve and Sharon Musson

February 7th, 2024

Sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts are with all of you. Jim and Deb Park

February 7th, 2024

Tony and family, so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort.

February 7th, 2024

So, so sorry for your loss. Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace, comfort and strength to face the many difficult days ahead. Mike and Donna Shirley

February 7th, 2024

So sorry for your family’s loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. Dick & Sandy Bent

February 8th, 2024

I am sorry to hear this news. Joe, my brother Andrew and I had a lot of fun as kids. Phillip Lancaster

February 8th, 2024

I'm so sorry for your family's lost. Joe was a great guy. I will always remember him as my Jojo my big cuddly teddy bear. May he rest in peace. Gone but not forgotten

February 9th, 2024

So sorry for your loss!! 🙏

February 9th, 2024

I always looked forward to seeing him whenever I visited Rushville Nursing

February 14th, 2024

Even though we weren't related by blood he was always my Uncle Joe.

Lars Smith

February 15th, 2024

So sorry for your loss,I was shocked to hear this news. My condolences to all and especially the children. Hugs to all. Love you guys