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James Bonfield Obituary

Bonfield Jr., James J. age 69, of Oak Park; beloved husband of Donna M. (nee Sweeney); loving father of Dawn (Norbert) Funk and Daniel (Brigitte) Bonfield; devoted grandfather of Robert J. Beamish and Sean P. Bonfield; dear brother of Michael, Emmett, Noreen (Arthur) Stipan and the late Thomas (Diane) and Nancy Bonfield; fond uncle of many. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Funeral Tuesday 8:45 a.m. to St. Giles for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Maryville Academy are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 16, 2006.

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Mike Bonfield

March 17, 2007

My Brother Jim! He and I were partners our whole life. Without the guidance of my father, I looked to my older brother Jim.I never realized how really connected we were until now. I loved Jim and miss him.

Dan BonfielD

March 16, 2007

Dad
What can I say I have been a wreck without your advise and guidance this last year. I feel set adrift and lost. P.s. Mom is doing well but misses you. What am I gonna do with 42 pairs of size 10 1/2 golf shoes?? Love ya
Dan

Kevin Bonfield

March 15, 2007

Uncle Jim,

It's hard to believe it's almost been one year now since you left us! I miss you very much and wish we had more time with you here on earth! You definately left a void in our family that can't be replaced. I think about you all the time and will never forget your kindness!

Did you have something to do with the Cubs spending so much money this year??????

Love,
Kevin

March 15, 2007

Jan Greske

April 19, 2006

Mrs. Bonfield & Family:



I worked with Jim for 6 six years at Copar Corp. and enjoyed every minute of it. He was a wonderful man, always happy to help me with any problem or situation that occured. He will truly be missed.

Please accept my sincere sorrow in Jim's passing.

Tom Sass

April 18, 2006

Dawn, Donna, Dan,

Though I'm saddened at your loss, I can't help but to smile at the memories I have of you all.

Be strong in the days ahead.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chris White

April 18, 2006

It was with great sadness to hear about Jim's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him on our accounting software at Copar Corporation. He was a very kind and patient man. My deepest sympathy to all of the Bonfield family. He will be greatly missed.

Patrick Dyra

April 17, 2006

Donna ,Dawn and all the Bonfield Family Please accept our Deepest Sympathy in your Loss ,Jim.WE are Dan Dyra's Parents and Met you Many times at their House With Beridine ,And I know it is a Sorrowful Loss to Them ,Because They Thought the World of You and Your Family You are in our Prayers Now and Always .God Bless You and all Your Family

LOve Pat and Dorothy Dyra

Ron Schreiner

April 17, 2006

Well Jim I guess you'll be programing for the Big Guy now, I'm sure you have at least 10 ideas already for improving the bookkeepping in Heaven. Working with you over the years has taught me allot about the professional side of this business and about how a client needs to be treated. You were a valued college but more importantly you were someone I could trust and count on.



I will miss you my friend.

Ed Collier

April 16, 2006

Gonna miss you Jimbo. You were a lousy golfer, fair poker player, and as great a friend as a guy could ask for. I admit I got a little sand in my eyes when Donna called.

Jim Setter

April 16, 2006

You are going to be missed very much Jim. It was a joy being related to you

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