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James Higgins Obituary

Higgins, James "Jim" 47, of Crystal Lake. Director of Sales, North America for Cytec Corp., a leader in the plastics industry. Avid golfer who loved to travel and held his family life in the highest regard. Beloved husband and best friend of Andrea Higgins (nee Nasatir) of Crystal Lake, loving father of Doug and Kevin Higgins, both of Crystal Lake, devoted son of Theresa Greep and step-son of Allen Greep of Chicago Heights, cherished son-in-law of Maynard and Joy Nasatir of Buffalo Grove, dear brother and brother-in-law to Darlene (LaRue) Flook, Mary Higgins, Helen Higgins, Kathy (Larry) Spiek, Joyce (Dan) Greep, Theresa (Dale) Heusing, Tim (Ursula) Higgins, Richard (Mikki) Nasatir, Michael (Robin) Nasatir and Randi (Dave) Cleven. Treasured uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11:30 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2004, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL. Interment in Windridge Memorial Park in Cary. Mourners visitation at the Higgins residence following the interment, Friday and again at 4 p.m., on Saturday, February 7, 2004, at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions appreciated to Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center, c/o Dr. Al Benson III, 675 N. St. Clair, 21st Flr., Chicago, IL, 60610. Info: Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 815-459-1760.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2004.

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Darlene Greep Flook

February 21, 2004

Jimbo. I miss you greatly. A fine wine and dinner will never be the same for Larue and I. My heart aches for what is now missing. We will miss your positive attitude and will still be seeking your guidence. We Love you.

Darvon aka 'Lil Sis' and LaRue

Kathleen Spiek

February 11, 2004

My heart is truely saddened from the passing of my brother.He was perfect in every way. My prayers to all who mourn his passing.

Richard Reinwald

February 7, 2004

Jim was a great dad and husband. I will never forget the summer bowling nights or the goods times in the old neigborhood.

Anthony Wilson

February 5, 2004

Even though many years had passed before our paths crossed once again, Jim there will never be another day that you will not be in my thoughts.

Randy Motroni

February 5, 2004

Our hopes and prayers are with the Higgins and Nastair families.

Alison Vormittag (Willer)

February 4, 2004

I remember Jim as a really nice and funny guy who really loved his wife Andrea. Evev though I haven't been in touch for a long time, I am greatly saddened by his passing. My thoughts are with the family.

Leonard Davis

February 4, 2004

Jim will be greatly missed both as a colleague and a friend. We offer our sincere condolences.



Lenny and Leslie Davis

Gerry Cuca

February 4, 2004

Jim was a good friend. He had a special way of relating to people.

He will be missed.

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