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James Casselberry Obituary

Casselberry Sr., James Arthur October 16, 1927 January 25, 2013. Jim passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 85. Jim was born in Lake Forest, IL and spent most of his life in his beloved home town. He ran his business, James Casselberry and Son, Ltd. until he retired in 2006. Jim is survived by his wife, Mary of 60 years; three children, Jeané Casselberry Stewart, MD (Carlyle), Robin Casselberry Brooks, and James Jr. (Allison); five grandchildren, Nara Eng (Ryan), Laura N. Casselberry, Naeemah I. Stewart, James A. Casselberry, III, and Carlyle F. Stewart, IV., and his brother, Edward B. Casselberry (Shelia) and his sister, Shelley Casselberry Harris (Phil). Wake will be at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL on Thursday, January 31 from 5 to 8 pm. Funeral Services will be Friday, February 1, at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 N. Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest. The viewing will begin at 10 am and service at 11 am. Interment at Lake Forest Cemetery. Info. Wenban Funeral Home www.wenbanfh.com or (847)234-0022.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 27, 2013.

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Waddell Greene

February 4, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 2, 2013

May Gods merciful love and the love of family and friends carry you through your sorrow.

C Johnson (Isa. 41:10)

Crystal Miller

February 1, 2013

Dear Robin and Family,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Your father's memories will always be with you. Praying for you. Be blessed.

February 1, 2013

Dr. Jeane', Pastor Stewart, Naemaah, Carlyle IV, Robin, Jimmy and the entire Casselberry family,
To you and yours in sympathy, a mesage just to say that many warm and heartfelt thoughts are there with you today. I love each of you very much. Zelma Smith-Dexter, Director of Communications, Hope United Methodist
Church, Southfield, Michigan.

madge Starmann /Burton

February 1, 2013

My deepest sympathy is extended to the Casselberry family----Mr. Casselberry will be missed by the Lake Forest community---I lived in LF for many years.
Madge Starmann Burton

Kurt and Dee Buckowich

January 31, 2013

Jimmy and Mary,
You are in our prayers. We have lost a man that had quietly done so much for this community. Please know, that from our family to yours, that Mr. Casselberry will be missed.

Chris Cooper

January 31, 2013

As a pre-teen Mr. Casselberry was a model of a healthy man who I always enjoyed being in his presence. His influence emboldened me to esteem and to achieve the possibilities. May the extended Casselberry family be comforted in his loss and rejoice in the knowledge that his impression has touched many lives including mine. One Great Man.

You now have a special guardian angel

Dorothy Merchant

January 31, 2013

Beloved First Lady,Dr. Jeane' Casselberry Stewart
Loving memories and loving family grounded in God will soothe the grief. May the balm come soon and last long. My Sincere condolences.

January 31, 2013

Dear Mary, James, Jr., Robin, Jeane' and the entire family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Herbert and Vivian Greene

January 31, 2013

Mary, Jim, Jeane', Robin, and the Casselberry legacy, may you find peace. My thoughts are with you.

Yolanda Miller-Stiff
Mitchellville, Maryland

Amy Gentry

January 29, 2013

Mrs. Casselberry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. I have always thought of you and Mr. Casselberry as my adopted Illinois grandparents. His kindness and humor will be truly missed.

Rex & Deana Nelson

January 29, 2013

Dear Dr. Jeane' and the entire Casselberry Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength in the power of your faith & may you be surrounded by the love of friends & family. Yours in Christ

Lem & Jacci Barney

January 27, 2013

Our Beloved First Lady,Dr. Jeane' Casselberry Stewart

Dear Dr. Jeane',

Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family in your hour of sorrow.

We pray God gives you strength when you are weak, healing in your sorrow, joy in your sadness,comfort in your grief and peace in knowing, he is watching you from above.

Although we did not know your Father personally, you are an extension of him,a truly remarkable and outstanding person.

May God Bless you always.

Love,

January 27, 2013

Dear friend Mary,
I am thinking of you and join in your many prayers for Jim,s peace.
Jackie Smith

Rick Carey

January 27, 2013

Robin,

My sympathy goes to you and your family at this time of your father's passing.

Rick Carey

Marian Clark Tyler

January 27, 2013

Dear Mary, My sister Bobby and our daughter's, Julie,Yasmin,Jennifer and Leigh Alison send our deepest sympathy and condolences. Bobby and I counted Jim as a true friend while growing up.We proudly watched him pioneer your successful business and you Mary,...foster and nurture amazing children who will carry on the Casselberry legacy. We are sorry that we are not able to be in our beloved LakeForest where childhood memories were made,for his service,but Leigh will stand in our stead. Our hearts reach out to you and yours at this sad time,very much the end of an era. Marian Clark Tyler and Bobby(Elizabeth) Clark Adams

January 27, 2013

My heartfelt smypathy to all during this time of sadness. All my love,
Shelley (Casselberry) Harris

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