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Jana, James P. beloved son of the late James and Sarah "Sadie" Jana, loving cousin of Patricia Garrity, Jack (Anna Lee) Benn, and Patricia (Raymond) Hassler. Retired teacher from Illinois Benedictine University, Lisle. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Celle Catholic Church, 1428 S. Wesley, Berwyn. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For info Cooney Funeral Home 773-588-5850 
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for James Jana
February 18, 2010
always liked Jim Remember him riding his bike through Riverside. His parents were so very very nice and good friends of my parents. WE all enjoyed the horse races together. Ican still picture their apartment in Berwyn. Donna janda Lorenzini
Robert Jana
February 18, 2010
Wish I was able to spend time with Jim and really get to know him. My memory of him was that, he was a very kind man. May God Bless Him.
Ann Langrill
February 17, 2010
It was a pleasure to know him when we were members of the Catholic Alumni Club of Chicago. Jim was clever and extremely brilliant. We invited Jim to our Wedding in 1969. Our prayers are with his family.
Love and Peace
Ann(Maturi)Langrill
Prof. Jonathan Lewis
February 17, 2010
Soft spoken, attentive, bright, and altogether a true gentleman.
Jack Benn
February 17, 2010
Jim, now you join your Mom & Dad as the Angels cheer because you're together. God love you all
Mary Dwyer
February 17, 2010
James was a fine teacher and such fun to work with. He will be sorely missed.
February 17, 2010
James was a fine teacher and such fun to work with. He will be sorely missed. Mary Dwyer, Lawrenceville, Georgia
(Rev.) David Turner, O.S.B.
February 17, 2010
I will offer a Mass for his repose. I had him as a sociology instructor at Benedictine University.
Fr. David Turner, O.S.B.
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