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James Base Obituary

Base, James

James Base, 77, of Blue Island, Korean War veteran, retired Blue Island Police, beloved brother of Normajeanne (late Jim) Lee, Adrienne (Hugh) Goulding and the late Gene Base, loving uncle of 14 nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 11:00 am until time of memorial service at 1:00 pm at the Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the charity of your choice greatly appreciated. 708-388-1300 www.kruegerfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 20, 2021.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

27

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Krueger Funeral Home, Ltd.

13050 South Greenwood Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406

Jun

27

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Krueger Funeral Home, Ltd.

13050 South Greenwood Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406

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Krueger Funeral Home, Ltd.

13050 South Greenwood Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406

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