Joshua Martin Sweet, 17, of Geneva, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. He was born Nov. 20, 1995 in Aurora, the son of Todd M. and Margie M. (nee Ostrowski) Sweet.
Josh was an athletic guy. He played football for seven years with the Tri-City Chargers Youth Football League. He also played football in middle school at Geneva North before playing for three years at Geneva High School. He was slated to play at defensive end this year for the Vikings.
His favorite sport, however, was lacrosse. He’s played since he was a freshman in high school for the Geneva High School club team. He also played the last two summers with the New Wave Summer Travel Team.
He was active in Christ Community Church, where he was involved with the Kids World Tech Team for the last six years. He was also active in several youth ministries through the church. Josh was very generous with his time. He volunteered in several organizations, including Geneva All Sports Booster, Marklund, and Tri-City Chargers.
He liked to hang out with friends and play video games, especially X-Box. He is survived by his parents, Todd M. and Margie M. Sweet; a brother, Jacob M. Sweet; paternal grandparents, Charles M. (Ann T.) Sweet and maternal grandparents, Richard (MaryAnn) Ostrowski; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his stillborn sister, Courtney Ann Sweet.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at Christ Community Church, 37W100 Bolcum Road, in St. Charles.
A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at the church. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Geneva.
Josh could usually be found wearing a hoodie and lacrosse shorts. His family asks that those attending Josh’s services come as they are, dressing in relaxing attire like Josh would have.
Memorials
In lieu of flowers, donations in Josh’s memory may be directed to Christ Community Church Benevolence Fund, 37W100 Bolcum Road, St. Charles, IL 60175.
SOURCE: Moss Family Funeral Home
