Joshua Jay Szarka, 32, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Funeral services will be private. Seals-Campbell Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Joshua was born January 27, 1991, in Franklin, NH, to Thomas Glines and Jana Szarka.

Joshua enjoyed music festivals and spending lots of time with friends and family.

Joshua is survived by his children, Donta Szarka, Mali Szarka, and Virgil Szarka; his mother, Jana Szarka; his father, Thomas Glines; his siblings, Chantel McQuilkin, Brittany Beaudoin, Michael Edwards, and Adain Edwards; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and lots of friends.

He was preceded in death by his best friends, Virgil Saenz and Steve Tackett; his grandparents, Janet and Jay Szarka; and his uncle, Jay Szarka.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com