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James Kenneth Berg

James Berg Obituary

Berg, James Kenneth age 67, a 40 year resident of Hoffman Estates. Beloved husband of Charlotte (nee Elwood), whom he married on July 11, 1958, devoted father of Sandra, Jeff (Paula), John Paul and James Patrick (Robin) Berg, loving grandfather of Jeffrey Jason, Danielle, Tori, Payton and J.P. Berg, dear brother of Marianne Combs, Marlene Quaackembusch and the late Pearl Hamilton, John and Eileen Schwichtenberg, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Funeral prayers Thursday, 10:15 a.m., to St. Hubert Catholic Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for the Hoffman Estates Athletic Assn., 1325 Jones Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195. James was a former basketball coach at Church of the Cross and had coached H.E.A.A. football and baseball for many years. He loved playing golf, boating and enjoyed spending time with his family. Funeral info 847-882-5580.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 19, 2006.

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Patty McCarthy

June 22, 2006

Jim and Jeff I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prays are with you and your families.

Lisa Marie Berg

June 20, 2006

Our beloved 'Poppy' leaves behind so many wonderful memories for everyone who had the wonderful opportunity of knowing such a great man. He was fair, honest, hardworking and most of all a wonderful role model and grandfather to my children. I will miss him dearly and always be thankful that he touched our lives. Thanks Poppy!! I will miss you dearly. I will pray for Char, Sandy, Jeff, John and Jimmy and his children for strength to get through this tough time.

ROSALIE HIRSCHMAN

June 20, 2006

THE BERG FAMILY WILL ALWAYS HOLD A KIND PLACE IN OUR HEARTS. ALL THE GOOD THAT JIM AND CHARLOTTE INSTILLED IN THEIR CHILDREN SHALL LIVE FOREVER. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.

ROSALIE HIRSCHMAN & FAMILY

Carol Ann Lentini

June 19, 2006

We will always remember his care and concern for all the children whose lives he touched, not only thru football and baseball, but in everything he did.....

He surely taught fairness, and the zest for competitiveness !!!

We will forever cherish the memories of times spent with Jim and his family!!!

Good-Bye Dear Friend

God be With You

Carol Ann, Debbie, Mike, Lisa & Steve Lentini

Mark Mueller

June 19, 2006

Words cannot describe the life lessons that Mr Berg taught me as my coach. I now run HEAA and we are building a press box at the field. We will be planting a tree next to the building in memory of Mr Berg.HEAA is thankful for all the years of coaching.

Nick Mueller

June 19, 2006

Our sincere condolences to you Charlotte and to your family. We have fond memories of Jim during our time spent with him and the Cowboys football team. God Be With You All.

ALAN & PAT EDWARDS

June 19, 2006

A MAN WHO HAS TOUCHED MANY LIVES.. HIS MEMORY WILL LINGER IN THE HEARTS OF MANY PEOPLE...

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