Obituary of Michael Jaksha

Michael Joseph Jaksha Age 69, a longtime Joliet resident, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at his home. Born May 19, 1946 in Chicago to Fred & Esther (nee Nelson) Jaksha. A retired industrial salesman for Federal & Columbia. An avid fisherman who also enjoyed shooting pool and playing cards. A Vietnam Army veteran and member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Gerald "Jerry". Mike was a beloved father and grandfather and is survived by his daughter, Carina (Tom) Johannessen; his son, Tyler Jaksha of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, T.J., Quinn & Charlotte; sister, Barbara (Robert) Noel; and many beloved nieces and nephew. Funeral Services for Michael J. Jaksha will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to St. Jude Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of the United States Army. Visitation Monday, 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information: (815) 741-5500.