Guy M. Macha, age 63, of Joliet passed away with family by his side at Lightways Hospice on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Guy was born on March 8, 1958, in Evergreen Park, Illinois. He worked for the University of Chicago at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois for 26 years, as a CARS Vacuum Specialist, User Support Specialist, and Safety Officer.
Guy was preceded in death by his father, Mark J. Macha.
Survived by his wife, Alice Macha (nee Conner); his mother, Arlene Macha; his sisters, Dawn (Scott) Faurie, Shari (Bob) Stokoski, and Jennifer Macha; his brothers, Wayne (Lori) Macha and Kurt (Lauri) Macha.
Guy leaves behind his beloved nieces and nephews, Mallory, Mike, Eric, Kayla, Allie, Kevin, Mark, Austin, Madison, Mike, and Zack; his great-niece, Alexandria; his great-nephews, Gareth, and Ben; his lifelong friends, Mark, and Laurel Hornick and Harold Brewer. Many other friends and coworkers also survive.
Guy found great pleasure and spiritual sustenance in his family and friends, his work, and a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors, camping, and exploring forest preserves and parks both locally and nationally.
Memorial service for Guy will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet IL. Memorial Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Per Guy's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lightways Hospice, 250 Waterstone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 in Guy's name would be greatly appreciated.
For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com