Joel Martin

Joel J. Martin

Age 49 of Joliet and formerly of Braidwood and Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on
Monday, April 26, 2021 at AMITA Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Born December 26, 1971 in Joliet, Illinois, Joel Junior is a son of Joel R. Martin and Donna E. Reynolds.

Joey was raised in Braidwood and attended Reed Custer High School. He enjoyed fishing, and in earlier years was quite athletic and loved sports. Joel will be remembered as a people person, who enjoyed having a good time.

Survivors include his parents: Joel R. (Lois) Martin of Wilmington and Donna Reynolds of Joliet; one brother, Jeff (Ann) Martin of Alhambra, California; one sister, Donna Renee Martin of Wilmington; one step brother; two step sisters, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Joel was preceded in death by his grandparents: Don and Bernice Reynolds and Gordon and Olive Martin.

Private family graveside services were held.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Family and friends are encouraged to sign the guest book, upload photographs and share Joel’s memorial page online through social media by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com/obituary/Joel-Martin

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815-476-2181)