Obituary of Max Douglas Ciesla

Age 28, of Manhattan, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. He was born July 24, 1991, in Oak Lawn, IL, the son of Jennifer (nee Turnbow) and Andrew Ciesla. Max grew up in the Manhattan area and was employed as a warehouseman. He loved the outdoors and hanging out with his friends. He also enjoyed fishing, telling stories, and joking with his buddies around a good bonfire.

Survived by his mother, Jennifer Ciesla; father, Andrew Ciesla; brother, John Ciesla; maternal grandfather, Harold Turnbow; three aunts, Cathy Turnbow, Debbie Turnbow, and Amy (Justin) Gray; one uncle, Matt Turnbow.

Preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Virginia Adams, and his paternal grandparents, Linda and Dennis Anderson; maternal great-grandparents, Herman and Wilda Turnbow, James and Vivian Brailly; and his baby cousin, Jacob St. Clair.

All friends and relatives are invited to a drive-thru, no contact viewing for Max Douglas Ciesla to be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.), Joliet. For additional instructions, please click here (http://youtu.be/e3cZ8FFZUms). Upon arrival, see the funeral assistant for further direction.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Stepping Stones, 1621 Theodore St., Joliet, IL 60435 would be appreciated.

For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you may share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence for the family.