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James Carlson Obituary

Carlson, James R. (1945-2013) James Carlson, known to his many friends and business associates as Jim, died October 24, 2013 in Laconia, New Hampshire after battling two debilitating illnesses. He passed quietly and peacefully surrounded by family. He is survived by his son, James Jr. and brother, Carl. He will be laid to rest in a small private cemetery on his brother's farm in Bristol, NH as per his request. To know Jim was to like Jim. He loved his many friends. He graduated from Kent College of Law and spent the rest of his life practicing law in the community where he was raised with his office barely two miles from the home he grew up in. Jim served in the US Air Force as a lieutenant. He once worked as a sheriff's deputy, once served as a Police Commissioner, and just out of law school, worked as a deputy district attorney in Chicago, helping with the conviction of criminals. He even dreamed of one day heading up the FBI. He was an outstanding prosecutor with 17 + straight, heavy-duty, felony convictions in the short time he served. He spent the remainder of a long career that he loved focused on real estate and probate law. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be setup on line with the National Parkinson Foundation in Jim's name. A memorial service is being planned in the near future in the Chicago area. Arrangements by Emmons Funeral Home, Bristol, NH.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 28, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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September 17, 2014

Dear Jim
Sorry to hear the sad news
I and my brother Rick knew you for many years
You were great friends with many
I worked for you in 1996
I just gor back from fl after 18 years
I stopped by the office and heard the sad news
RIP my Dear friend
Linda Kmiec

Sandy Scruggs

June 2, 2014

It has been over seven months and I miss you so much. Your were my dear friend and the best attorney. RIP my friend and Carl and Lisa are in my prayers daily. Love you Jim!

Karen Gawrych

January 18, 2014

We miss you, Jim. What a great attorney you were for us for 30+ years! And what a kind and funny man. We were blessed to have known you. Rest in peace. Mike and Karen Gawrych and Jean Bartyzel

james cummings

January 16, 2014

Jim you will be missed thank-you for all the fun rounds of golf at Ridgemoor and all your help in my business affairs. My mother also will have fond memories of working with you in your early years at Unity Bank May you rest in peace

Keith Piscitello

January 2, 2014

Jim, you were one of a kind. I enjoyed our many discussions and your unique sense of humor. Thanks for the memories, RIP buddy.

Jerry Brown

December 23, 2013

Jim..you are greatly missed already. Your friendship was a blessing. Now you can finally rest in peace.

Matthew Holowinski

December 15, 2013

My Dear Friend Jim - you will be missed. You will always be remembered.

Diane Herron

December 2, 2013

My good friend -- I will miss you.

Ciaran Webb

November 5, 2013

From Ciaran and Shane and all his Friends at Paninos we will never forget you. You touched our lives with great joy and laughter and were a great friend our best wishes to your family please let us know when the Chicago memorial service is

Russ Bono

November 5, 2013

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We had a long and good friendship. May he rest in peace .
Russ Bono

jackie Ambrose

November 4, 2013

Love you baby its finally over you can rest peacefully..

Deirdre Lonero

November 2, 2013

Jim,
May you rest now .You were always on the move, funny and smart. Thanks for all the good times . my family and I will miss you .
My sincere condolences to Carl whom he talked so highly of...

Love, Deirdre

Sam, Lela and Kristina

November 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim's Family.
Rest In Peace, Mr. Carlson.

Sam and Rosemary Maletta

November 2, 2013

Lost a good friend

Barbara Vitez

November 2, 2013

A friend is lost , but he found some peace

Ken Wiklanski

October 31, 2013

To Jamie, my good neighbor and life-long friend. May you finally rest in piece. You will be missed.

Sandy Mosinski

October 31, 2013

James R Carlson
Thank you for being with me throughout the years. Not only as a friend. but part of my family since 1972. We worked together for many years and your Mother was a big support too. I will miss you and pray for your family as always, Sincerely, Sandy

October 31, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Jim Carlson...
Jim was a true gentleman and will be missed by many at the healthclub.
With deep regret,
Rosemont Health & Fitness
Management, staff and members.

Al & Angela Giannini

October 30, 2013

Just like he's had an affect on so many people in the Community, Jim has been a huge influence in our lives. Thank you Jim, for all the wonderful moments and memories you've given us. You will sorely be missed!

Bob Chavez

October 30, 2013

Hey Jim! Rest in peace.

Laverne Lawrence

October 30, 2013

My sincere condolences go out to the Family may GOD continue to watch over you. I had the pleasure to know Jim for 30 years and over the 30 years we shared laughter and tears. He was an amazing man and I will never ever forget him. Gone but not forgotten RIP.

Bianca Manipol

October 29, 2013

My dearest Jim,

You will always be in my hurt. You were an amazing man. I'll miss you forever.

Love,
Bianca, Tiffany, mom and dad

Eileen Salzwedel

October 29, 2013

My name is Eileen and I was married to Jim in 1972. Although we parted and years have passed I did get a chance to speak to him this past March 2013. I am glad we spoke and I am glad he is a peace. May his soul rest now. My sympathy to his family.

October 29, 2013

I know of so many families in the community that Jim helped. It wasn't just his knowledge of the law but the goodness in his heart to do well by others. He never seemed to forget a name or client. God bless him for all his good doings. We will all miss him.

Carlene Amari

October 28, 2013

Dear Jim, You will always be in my heart and in my thoughts. We spent many wonderful years together. RIP.. Carl please contact me at [email protected] I would like to speak to you. Thank you Carlene

Jolanta Ruege

October 28, 2013

I had a good fortune to have known Jim for over 30 years. I'll always remember him as an energetic, smart and good looking gentleman. It's very sad to loose a friend like him.

My heart goes out to his family.

Jolanta Ruege

Karen Mildenberger (nee Warren)

October 28, 2013

Jim was always a good friend in high school. May he rest in peace.

Pat White Gilmer

October 28, 2013

Thinking of all that have been holding your hand, so that now we can all hold you in our hearts. You will be missed Jim.

Sandra Wiklanski-Chavez

October 28, 2013

I knew you as Jammie and always will keep you in my heart as Jammie. I will forever cherish the memories I have of growing up with you living next door. Always, always had me laughing with your quirky sense of humor. Rest in Peace my friend.

Anna Poliseno

October 28, 2013

Oh, Jim why did you have to leave us so quick? You were always full of so much life even when you were feeling the pain. I'm really going to miss you my dear friend. I'm especially going to miss our "lemonade days" and the all the hours my dad & I would spend with you just talking & sharing stories.

October 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim's Family. Sincerely: Judy and Lungo

October 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim's
family: Sincerely: Judy and Dan Lungo

Andrew Cichon

October 28, 2013

May GOD be with you

Terry Tomczyk

October 28, 2013

I will miss not seeing you in your bike riding attire either on the street or coming to a real estate closing. You were a funny guy that loved life and helping people. You will be missed!

Jackie Madiol

October 28, 2013

Jimmy you will always be in my heart. RIP. I miss you already.
Love you cuz!!
Your favorite cousin
Jackie Madiol

October 28, 2013

It was a pleasure to have had the opportunity, not just to know Jim, but to care for him as well. He was an amazing man who will be sorely missed by many. God rest him soul
The Staff of Home Care Angels in
Des Plaines, IL

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