James R. Wimmer

1928 - 2016

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street

Countryside, Illinois

James Wimmer Obituary

Wimmer, James Robert Age 88, of LaGrange. Retired partner of Chicago law firm Lord, Bissell & Brook. Beloved husband of Gertrude (nee Anderson); loving father of Karen (Patrick) O'Hayer, Joanie (f/k/a John) Wimmer, Cynthia (Martin) Riewski, and Thomas Wimmer; devoted grandfather of Benjamin, Jeremy (Erin Schultz), Sarah Wimmer, Ellen (Brent) Lind, Alexandra (Jon) Tudor, Julian Wimmer, Eric and Matthew Riewski; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, October 29 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 12:00 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association appreciated. Funeral info: 708-352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 27, 2016.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cindy Simon

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October 17, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about Jim. He was such a wonderful man. My father was very fond of Jim and his entire family. Sincerely Cindy Simon

Cindy Simon

October 29, 2016

I am so sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7.

October 29, 2016

My sincerest condolences to the family. May you find much comfort from God's word during this difficult time (Matt. 5:4)

JW

October 27, 2016

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1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

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1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

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