Joseph Robert Thielen

Joseph Robert Thielen, age 27, of Homewood. Loving son of Marceal and Joseph Thielen. Dear brother of Krista Thielen, Jennifer Thielen and Ben Benazzi. Cherished grandson of Bruce and Elinor Thielen and the late Robert Ustanik and late Marilyn Bednarek. Loving nephew, cousin, and dear friend to many. Graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Illinois State University with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Chemistry. During his freshman year of college Joey was diagnosed with leukemia. His mom, Marcy is a nurse by training so she was with him every step of the way as he beat cancer. Joey enjoyed listening to music and playing his bass guitar. He also enjoyed working with his hands and helping his dad, Joe, with carpentry projects. He loved to make his many friends laugh and was always the life of the party. Joey was an intelligent person who enjoyed teaching others about science and playing trivia. Above all, he was a kind, loyal, and genuine person with a big heart who loved to help his family and friends.

A family Memorial Visitation and Service will be held on Friday May 29 from 4-7pm at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joey's name can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or South Suburban Council. Due to the current pandemic crisis, there are limitations on visitor's. The memorial service will be available via ZOOM due to the social distancing rules and that the code to join the ZOOM version of the service will be available prior to the service. For additional information contact Tews-Ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300.

Welcome to Joey's Memorial Service
Thank you for coming.
Please understand that face masks and safe social
distancing practices are required inside the building
at all times.
If the building is at capacity, you may tune in to the
visitation & service via video call via the Zoom
information below.
visit the link below:
https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/99161536763
Or, dial in from your phone: +1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 991 6153 6763

For those unable to attend in person, you may join the video call via Zoom – details below :

Topic: Joseph Robert Thielen's Memorial Celebration of Life

Time: May 29, 2020 4:00 PM-7:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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