Age 70, formerly of Chicago, Illinois and Romeoville, Illinois, of Normal, Illinois, passed away on January 4, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois, surrounded by family.

Born on May 23, 1955, in Chicago, Ronald Joe was a son of Clarence Leroy Hall and Ruby (DeVore) Hall. He was raised in Chicago until the age of 12, when his family moved to Romeoville. Joe graduated from high school and later continued his education at Illinois State University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history in 1996 and also spent a semester studying in Taxco, Mexico. Joe married Pegge (Hickok) Hall on September 7, 1980, and they shared 45 years of companionship, joy, and adventure together. He worked as a respiratory therapist and particularly enjoyed working in pediatrics and the emergency room. He and Pegge lived and worked in Seattle, Florida, Saudi Arabia, California, and North Carolina before eventually returning to Illinois.

Faith was at the center of Joe’s life, and his relationship with God was deeply important to him. He especially enjoyed thoughtful conversations about the Bible with his brother David and his nephew Rob. Joe was creative and had a lifelong love of music and art. He enjoyed playing his guitars, dulcimer, and percussion instruments. He also wrote and recorded songs at home. Joe loved painting and creating artwork in many forms. His musical tastes ranged from blues and classical music to his favorite—rock and roll.

Joe enjoyed staying active through coed softball, basketball and hiking. He was also an avid video gamer. Joe and Pegge played backgammon on their first date, a game they continued to enjoy throughout their 45 years together. Joyful and curious travelers, together they loved learning about different cultures, history, and food. Their travels took them to Turkey, Mexico, Morocco, Thailand, Central and South America, and many countries throughout Europe and the world.

Joe will be remembered as a loving husband, brother, and uncle. His faith, creativity, curiosity, and kindness touched many lives.

He is survived by his wife, Pegge Hall; his sisters, Kathleen (Mike) Petras and Donna (Larry) Servin; his brothers-in-law, William (Liz) Hickok and Jackson (Jean) Hickok; his sisters-in-law, Terre (George) Lyons, Caroline Nelson, and Bobbe Garness; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Mark and David Hall; and his sister-in-law, Elaine.

Memorials may be made as gifts in Joe's name to the Salvation Army.

Private family services are being held, and he will be buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Braidwood, Illinois next to his brother, David.

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.ReevesFuneral.com to sign the guest book, upload photographs and share Joe’s memorial page.

Funeral services and arrangements are being made under the direction and care of Reeves, Fruland & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory. (815-634-2125)