Joseph T. Ball Jr., age 71. Army Veteran. Loving dad of Edward Ball and Kimberly (Robert) Potokar. Dear husband of Carolyn Ball. Best friend of Carl J. Amerlan Jr. Caring brother of Susan (Robert) Hammershoy and Peter Ball. Devoted owner of Gordie and Tinker. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, January 21, 2018 from 3-8pm. Funeral Monday, January 22, 2018 10am Chapel Service at Ridge Funeral Home (6620 W. Archer Ave. Corner of Natoma). Interment Private. For more info call 773-586-7900.