Obituaries
Obituary: Joshua M. Perkins
He was a beacon of light, encouraging everyone to live with compassion and boldness.
Obituary was published and funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory.
Joshua M. Perkins
Age 28, of Romeoville and formerly Chicago, Illinois, passed from this life from a rare autoimmune disorder on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Loyola University Medical Center.
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Josh was born August 21, 1997 to Donna L. (Baiz) and William C. Perkins, Jr in Oak Lawn, Illinois. After living in Chicago for a few years he relocated with his family to Romeoville where he was raised and educated, a graduate with the class of 2016 from Plainfield East High School.
Josh is survived by his parents, Donna Baiz-Perkins and Bill Perkins, Jr (Renee Fletcher and family); siblings, Kyle (Holly) Perkins; sister, Shelby Perkins; and brother, Jaden Wallace. He will also be missed by his grandparents, Ramon Baiz and William and Diane Perkins, Sr. as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lois Baiz.
To say Josh enjoyed nature would be an understatement. His love of fishing was only overmatched by his love for his family. Trudging in the shallows of the nearby ponds and lakes to land his next catch while taking in all the beautiful scenery the good Lord blessed us with would be a great day for Josh. Getting to the cottage this time of year, endlessly fishing, the best of days.
Josh, a gentle giant, was as genuine and good natured as they come. He loved to make everyone feel good whether through laughter, a joke, a helping hand or a bear hug, his intentions always pure and from the heart. Joshua was trustworthy, dependable, spontaneous and charismatic yet possessed a gentle soul within his larger than life presence.
Although he will be missed immensely, his family will move forward inspired by Josh's caring ways demonstrated daily in his all too short 28 years here.
All family and friends are invited to Josh's Celebration of Life on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) Joliet, from 12:00 noon until a Service of Remembrance at 4:00 p.m. Please dress in fishing or patriotic attire.
For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
