Joseph Ivan Mares

Joseph Ivan Mares, 45 of La Grange, Illinois passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Joseph was born on February 10, 1979 in Berwyn, Illinois to the late George J. Mares, Jr. and Ann (Habegger) Mares of La Porte, Indiana.

Joseph graduated from Riverside Brookfield High School in the class of 1997. He attended Triton College in River Grove, Illinos.

He was an avid golfer and Chicago Cubs, Bears and Black Hawks fan.

Joseph is survived by his mother; and siblings, Deborah (Alan) Lee of Knoxville, Tennessee, Paulette R. Mares of La Porte, Indiana, and George J. Mares III of Streamwood, Illinois; and nieces and nephews, Thomas R. Scully, Joshua J. Scully, Madeline K. Mares, Samantha R Mares and Jonathan P. Mansfield.

Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Friday, August 9, 2024, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. A Rosary will be recited at 6:45 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph Church, 109 C. Street La Porte, Indiana.

Family and friends may gather at 10 AM Saturday in the funeral home prior to the Mass. Burial will follow at Pine Lake cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Harmony House of Cats, 2914 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60618.

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