Joseph E. Sparkes, suddenly died on June 21,2021 at age 53, late of Chicago Heights, IL. Beloved partner of Linda Saulsberry. Proud brother of Kathy (Terrance) Herbert, and late Colleen Morris. Caring Pops of Maurice McNeil and Auriaunah Saulsberry. Caring grandfather of 20 and great grandfather of 2. Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday June 29, 2021 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL. Chapel Service Wednesday 10:30 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment at Elm Lawn Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL.