Gusek, James "Boots" beloved husband of Karen, loving father of two, beloved son of the late Joseph Gusek and Irene (Stanley) Pansuiak, fond stepfather of two, dear grandfather of one, dear brother of Geri (the late Bob) Brase, Jacquelyn (Frank) Mazurek, the late Joseph and Sonny, loving brother-in-law of Don (Sue) Quinn, Ted (Donna) Tworek, Michael Quinn (Kitty), Mark (Patti) Quinn and Nicholette (Drew) Wijas. He was a good friend and he was loved by many. Funeral Service Monday, 8 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL, 60706, Friel Funeral Directors. Interment private. Valuable 30 year employee of Loren Auto Group, Member of River Park Moose and Park Ridge VFW. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com 
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Albert Schuetzer
May 21, 2008
Karen & Family
May God help you fill in the void that you must feel. My prayers are are with you.
I lift up a glass for you Boots. You have always been a great person to know and fun to be around God Bless You!
Karen Gusek
March 25, 2008
My dearest husband
I miss you so much. I know that you are now healthy and happy.
Love, your wife
Stephanie Kapanowski (Reilly)
March 6, 2008
Uncle Jimmy,
You always took care of me when you worked at Loren Buick. I will never forget your smile or your jokes. You are now with Auntie Doc, Uncle Joe and my brother Herbie. Im sure you will keep them laughing in Heaven.
Karen-I know how hard it is to loose someone you love. My deepest sympathy is with you. I know my mom will miss the moments they shared at the hot dog stand :).
Mike Maliszewski
March 5, 2008
Our condolences to the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Cousin Mike and Jane.
Randy & Jeanne (the chick in the tower) Berg / Todriff
March 5, 2008
To Boots Whole Family:
It was an honor and a privilege to have known this funny, smart, great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy Suderski River Park Chapter 780
March 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joe Chin
March 4, 2008
Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim was a good and fair man, I'll miss him.
Al Jefferson & Family
March 3, 2008
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Diana Lewandowski
March 3, 2008
Karen,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We will truly miss Boots as I'm sure will all his friends at the River Park Moose Lodge.
Diana & Bob
Alan Vandever
March 3, 2008
Jim,
For years, you and I worked side by side, and I can't tell you how much I learned from you. You were a great boss and a better friend.
Karen, I sincerely wish you and your family my deepest condolences. Jim will be missed by all of us.
Cheryl & Nancy Klebenow
March 3, 2008
Dear Karen - Nancy and I were so saddened to hear about Boots' passing. Please accept our condolences. We had been following Boots' illness through our friends. Although, we haven't seen you much in the last several years, we have thought about you and Boots often. If there is one thing that has come from this is that Boots isn't suffering any longer, because it was such a long road for the two of you. If there is ever anything we can help you with
or do for you feel free to call on us.
Daniel Gillmeister
March 3, 2008
Dear Jim,
I'm gonna miss you dearly and also gonna miss my best Golfing Partner (Your Son Boy)Best of luck to Karen and the family.
Diana
March 3, 2008
Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Boots could not make the fishing trip physically but we all know he is there with the guys now having one heck of a time. All of us at River Park Moose will truly miss him.
Bob and Diana Lewandowski
Larry & Lynn Richmond
March 3, 2008
Boots
You are in our thoughts daily, there's always a story to tell. We had some great times together. You will definitely be missed.
Curt Reiner
March 3, 2008
You were a great friend, Boots. We'll miss you. Rest in peace!
Love, Curt and Jennifer Reiner
Larissa & Dan Da Silva
March 3, 2008
Boots, I will never forget you...you're a great guy...may you rest in peace...Karen, my prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. God Bless you!!
jim knobloch
March 3, 2008
Jim
you were a great boss and friend its
going to be a big loss for me and my family our prayer wil always with you
Jim Knobloch and family
BARB SERRANO
March 2, 2008
Remember some of things you pulled
on Jackie, Connie and me when we were teenagers. MEMORIES. You were a sweet guy. My sister and brother-in-law, Sandy & George, aslo send their condolences.
Barbara Serrano
Margie Vavrick
March 2, 2008
Dear Karen,
I truly know how difficult this time is for you, but I also know that the love Jim had for you, your faith and the love of your family and friends will see you through as it did me.
"Boots" was a true friend to our family over these many years.
Please accept my family's deepest sympathy for you loss.
Christina RIvera (Gusek)
March 2, 2008
Uncle Jimmy I will miss you a whole lot.Now I feel better that you are near my Mother and Father.
Love,christina and My Husband (Herie).
Jackie and Frank Mazurek
March 2, 2008
You suffered too long, dear brother. You are finally free of pain. May you rest in peace and be close to God. Till we meet again.
Missing you,
Jackie and Frank
The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
March 2, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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