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James Grider Obituary

Grider, Dr. James L.

Dr. James L. Grider, age 62; beloved husband of the late Theresa (nee Rogozinski); loving dad of Jaymes (Jill), Stephanie (Kyle Wilm), Jeffrey (Andrea) and Austin (Jazmyne Ali) Grider; dearest fiancé of Joanna Michalak; devoted son of Joanna Leep and the late James A. Grider; cherished brother of Jay Grider; kind son-in-law of Teresa and the late Tadeusz Rogozinski; dear brother-in-law of Dr. Thaddeus (Dr. Adamina Podraza) Rogozinski; fond uncle of Mariel, Thaddeus and Francesca. Jim was a dedicated dentist for 36 years and treated every patient like family. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 P.M. Funeral Wednesday 8:45 A.M. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St. Orland Park, IL 60462 to Incarnation Church Mass 9:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Funeral info: (708) 429-3200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 25, 2021.

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christine b white

April 14, 2022

I would like to wish my condolences to the Grider family. Dr. Greer was my dentist for about 20 years and he was the best. He will be missed. You and your family are in my prayers.

Sharee Johnson (formerly Robinson)

March 29, 2022

My prayers and condolences to the family on the loss of this great man and The World's Greatest Dentist! I will miss you Dr. Grider! I will miss your professionalism, your kindness, your patience and your understanding but most of all I will miss seeing you run around the office with so much energy. Thank you so much for the excellent service you gave. You were a fighter! Job well don Dr. Grider; job well done! *Tell my late husband, Kevin, I said hello and I love him.* Take your rest Good Sir! Continued prayers for the family.

Laura Bresnik

March 7, 2022

Dr Grider was more than a dentist. He was a friend. I've known him for over 30 years. When I was pregnant with my daughter & needed an x-ray he took the care to cover my belly with multiple safety vests. When I had tooth issues he even gave me his home number if I needed him. My heart is saddened by the loss of my friend. I'm sending my thoughts, prayers & love to his family and friends. He will truly be missed. Fly with the angels Jim

Mary Lou Parsons

December 6, 2021

I am filled with sadness hearing that Dr. Grider is no longer with us. He was our family dentist for years. His ability to put you at ease and make you laugh was amazing. He was an excellent professional and an extremely kind, fair and empathetic individual. We will miss him dearly. The world was a better place with Dr. Grider. My thoughts and prayers are with his children. Your father left you a great legacy. He gave you the strength to carry on.

Marlene DeJovine

November 12, 2021

Offering prayers and hugs and love to all the Grider family. I am a patient and can´t tell you what a positive influence your Dad was in my life. Will continue to pray for all of you.

Cindy and Peter Rawl

November 9, 2021

There are no words that I can say, your father is a very strong man, how he kept everything together after mom, he always talked about the summer home, he always said that mom was looking down watching and giving him strength. So sorry for you loss. Rest In Peace

Lillian glisk

November 3, 2021

My sincere condolences on the passing of this fine man. My late husband and I had been his patients for many years....a fantastic dentist , he was
kind, caring and even these last months had an amazing positive attitude. He will truly be missed.

Samantha Dal Santo

November 1, 2021

Dr Grider has been a customer at the place I work for a couple years now. We have gotten pretty close over the years he was an amazing man. Also I went to highschool with Austin. I´m so sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace.

Chris & Virginia Davis

October 28, 2021

Heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of our good neighbor two doors down. We will always remember he and his late wife being the first to welcome us to the neighborhood seven years ago. He will be missed by many. Rest in Peace.

Roy Rozgo

October 28, 2021

Sincere condolences to the Grider family. Though I had not seen Jim in a couple of years, I knew him well through friends from the time he was at Loyola, and went to many a concert with Jim as well as competing in football pools. Jim's constant positivity and humor even in adversity will be sorely missed by the many lives he touched along the way. If there is fishing in Heaven I am sure he already has his line in the water.

George Gofis

October 27, 2021

It was my good fortune to have met Dr. Grider over 30 years ago on a business level. I was subsequently blessed with a friendship with Dr. Grider that I shall always cherish and remember as he was one of the absolute finest people I´ve ever encountered in my entire life.
My heartfelt condolences go out to all his family and friends. The world was a better place with Dr. Grider, and now so is Heaven.

Ralph and Rutha May

October 27, 2021

With sincere sympathy to the Grider family.

Lauren Sears

October 26, 2021

My husband and I have been going to Dr. Grider for over ten years. When you sat in his chair you could trust you were taken care of. I will remember him the most for his kindness, he was such a genuine person. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones, he will be missed.

Stochler Mason

October 26, 2021

You were more than our dentist, you were our friend. You provided services to three generation of Mason girls. We will miss you dearly. You were such a great person in addition to being most fantastic dentist any one could have. We love you, Rest In Peace. Family we send heartfelt condolences.Thank God for His promise of a resurrection. In Jesus name Amen.

Michelle Mason

October 26, 2021

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family. Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel right now. Dr. Grider radiated love and compassion to all those he served. He embraced family. He was family to our family. He found light and life in everything. We will carry him in our hearts forever. May God comfort your hearts .

Dan Wilcher

October 26, 2021

Jay & James Grider Family
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. I will always remember him from the old neighborhood, us playing whiffle ball in the street in front of the house. He was always so kind and his memory will brighten my day when I think of those times.
Blessings and Kind Regards
Dan

RobertKGorman

October 25, 2021

Jay I am deeply sorry to read about your brother It is hard to convey to you my thoughts as I have also recently lost my Brother and think of him every day as you will of Jim I will pray for you

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Orland Park

7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL 60462

Oct

27

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Orland Park

7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL 60462

Oct

27

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Incarnation Church Mass

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