Joseph Pennington, 41, of Ashton passed away April 13, 2008 at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital. Joseph was born February 10, 1967 in Chicago, Il., son of Margaret Pompilio and Robert Pennington. He married Rebecca Giroux July 14, 2005 in La Jolla Beach, Ca.. Joseph is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Rebecca of Ashton; two adoring sons, Joseph and Robert of Ashton; one adoring daughter, Susanna of Ashton; his parents, Robert and Margaret of Merrionette Park, Il.; two brothers, Robert of Oaklawn, Il., and Michael of Beach Park, Il.; two sisters, Joann (Sam) English of Addison, Il., and Marlo (David) Trejo of Chicago, Il.; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am Saturday April 19, 2008 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rochelle, with Father David Peck Celebrant. Interment will be at Washington Grove Cemetery, Ashton, Il.. A visitation will be held Friday April 18, from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Coulon-Lyons Family Funeral Home 704 N. 6th St. Rochelle, Il. 815-562-6872 and a one hour visitation will be held Saturday from 9:00 am until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pennington Family Benefit