Curtis James Obituary

James, Curtis A. Of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Helene; loving father of Sharon (Dixon) Wallace, Debra James (Paul Straka) and Curtis (Efi) James; devoted grandfather of Kelly Andrews (Bill Schurman), Larry (Robyn) Andrews, John Andrews, Christal (Drew) Beyer, Matthew and Joanna James, and Sean (Kristy) Wallace; dear great-grandfather of Breann, Hayley and Madelyn Andrews, Jamie and Gabriel Beyer and Austin Wallace; fond uncle of many. Survived by siblings, Jerry (Julie) James and Betty ("Buzz") Crider; dear brother-in-law of Gail Koziel. Preceded in death by his parents and 7 other siblings. Visitation 4:00 to 9:00pm Sunday, June 23 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:00am, Monday, June 24 at the funeral home to All Saints Polish National Catholic Cemetery, 9201 W. Higgins, Chicago for a Graveside Service at 10:30am. Curtis was an avid golfer, talented craftsman and carpenter, gardener, and animal lover. Funeral home 708-352-6500.