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James Beets Obituary
Beets, James "Bo" 48, of Buffalo Grove, beloved husband of Shelley (nee Gray), loving step-father of Nick and Adam Prager, dear son of Harold (late Billie), step-mother, Patricia, adoring brother of Jane (Dennis) Rowden, and cherished uncle of Gloria Rowden. Jim will also be missed by his aunt, Shirley (Tootie) Yocum of Alton; uncle, William "Bill" (Dakota) Beets of Wood River, IL, as well as many fond cousins. Jim served in the United States Navy from December 31, 1974 to April 14, 1978, where he worked as a chef on the USS Iwa Jima. Jim was the executive chef at The Weber Grill Restaurant. Eulogy Service 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (two blocks South of Dundee Road), Wheeling. Visitation Tuesday, 3 p.m. until time of service. Interment at Upper Alton Cemetery, Alton, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 or donate online at www.multiplemyeloma.org appreciated. For Info: 847-537-6600 or www.kfhinc.com 
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Clint Widner
July 21, 2017
Jane. So sorry about jimmy I knew you both you and I were friends at kilmer and sullivan high.last time we saw or spoke to each other was 1971.Clinton widner. Hope you remember. james mason was our pal also.have often thougt of the good times back then.Sorry about little jimmy.would like to hear from you..Clint
Wendy Fujimori
March 29, 2007
My heartfelt condolences to James'family. I grew up with James in Rogers Park and attended Kilmer & Sullivan with him. We grew up together and lost touch in high school. I spent years trying to find him and recently joined Classmates.com. Thanks again Jane for letting me know about your brother... I've missed him in years past and will continue to miss him throughout my life!
Jason Wieser
November 5, 2006
Shelley, Nick, and Adam
I am really sorry for your loss. I wish that I could have been there for all of you. Jim was an amazing man and I am really happy that I knew him and could consider him a friend.
John A. Prager
September 14, 2006
Athough we did not know Jim in person, but his Name was every where.
He was super with the Boys Adam and Nick. I am sure he will be missed by all.
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Debbie and Gene Carpenter
September 12, 2006
Shelley, we are very sorry to hear about Jim. Sheila Cincomas has kept us informed the whole time by forwarding e-mails. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Although we only met the two of you in Maui (Steve Dahl trip) we had a great time with you, were honored to share in your wedding, and knew the two of you were in love and blessed to be together.
Debbie and Gene Carpenter
Anne P
September 12, 2006
Shelley, Nick & Adam,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I am thankful I got the chance to know him. He was an awesome person and will truely be missed by everyone.
Sheila L.
September 12, 2006
May you rely upon the greatest source of comfort. "“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those in any sort of tribulation through the comfort with which we ourselves are being comforted by God.” - 2 Corinthians 1:3,4.
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