Joseph Holecek

	Joseph Holecek, 74, of Bartonville, passed away at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
	He was born October 31, 1929 in Du Quoin to James Holecek Sr. and Rose Prazak Holecek.  He married Dorothy Alene Bailey on June 20, 1959 in Pontiac and she survives.
	In addition to his wife, Dorothy A. Holecek of Bartonville, he is survived by one brother, James Holecek Jr. (Zelma) of Indianapolis, Ind. and one sister, Betty Stern (William) of Belleville.
	He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
	Mr. Holecek retired in 1988 after 30 years of service with Keystone Steel and Wire in Bartonville.  He was formerly an assembler at Caterpillar Tractor Company.
	Mr. Holecek was a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  He was a life member of Bartonville American Legion and Bartonville V.F.W. and a member of AMVETS and 40/8th.
	Cremation rites were accorded.  Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
	Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
