James Brandt Obituary

Brandt, James "J.C." Age 28, of Hinsdale, passed away January 18, 2018. J.C. was loved by family and friends for his "heart of gold". His loyalty, devotion and love for all that knew him, were beyond words. An avid sports enthusiast, J.C. had a command of all sports stats, especially with a love for football and hockey, which started at a very early age. J.C. attended Saint Isaac Jogues and Hinsdale Central, moving on to the University of Arizona before transferring to the University of Iowa. J.C. is remembered by his peers as a loyal friend, always there with a helping hand, an open ear or a joke to make them smile. J.C. always loved to be surrounded by the company of his family and friends, he enjoyed the company of his sister Mackenzie, who he had much admiration for throughout his life. J.C.'s proudest moment in life was when his daughter Daisy was born. Daisy will always know the great love her father had for her, and she will forever have a beautiful Guardian Angel watching over her. Loving father of Daisy Alyson Brandt; cherished son of James R. and Ann E. Brandt, (nee Dietz); dear brother of Mackenzie A. Brandt; fond nephew of William (Patrice) Brandt, John A. (the late Debbie) Brandt, Michael J. (Diane) Brandt, James B. (Vicki) Dietz, John E. (Dora) Dietz, Deborah (Chuck) Schuyler, and Carolyn (William) Gates; dearest cousin of Mac, Amy, Amanda, Coco, Ella, Louise, Katherine, William, Joan, John, Briana, Peter, Luke, Camden, Bryan, Corinne, Ben, Sarah, Brad, Logan, Kaylee, Geoff, Kelly and Patrick. Visitation Friday, January 26th 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 South Grant St., Hinsdale, IL. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 27, St. Isaac Jogues Church, 306 W. Fourth St., Hinsdale, IL. Interment at Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, IL following Mass. In lieu of flowers, for those so inclined, a college fund for JC's daughter has been established at Town Bank in Lake Geneva or Hinsdale Bank and Trust, both being Wintrust Community Banks, In the name of Daisy A. Brandt-Minor Utma (#737604) or donations to The Hinsdale Humane Society, 22 N. Elm St., Hinsdale, IL. 60521, either of which would be smiled upon by JC. 630-323-0275 or www.sullivanfuneralhomehinsdale.com