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Kebr, James R. U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran, beloved husband of the late Eleanore (nee Gala), loving father of Debra (Michael) Detrick, James E. (Patricia), Stephen (Annette Quandt), and Joseph, fond grandfather of Jennifer (Chad) Busha, Michael Detrick Jr., Christopher Detrick, and Jae Kebr, great-grandfather of James Barone and Victoria Busha, dear brother of John (Helen) Kebr, dear brother-in-law of John (late Maryann) Gala, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Member of Town of Lake Post #5216 V.F.W. and Disabled American Veterans. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m. from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Symphorosa Church, for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 8, 2009.

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Debbie

July 2, 2022

Dad ,
Every year I think about the last 4th of July that I spent with you in the hospital. Fireworks were going off everywhere and it brought me back to all of the times we would gather on the porch with all of our neighbors while you were in charge of the fireworks. Dad, you were my hero , teacher, grandfather and great grandfather. I hope that you know how much you were loved and respected. I miss you everyday. Give mom a kiss and hug for me.

Debra Detrick

July 2, 2020

Dad ,
So much was left unsaid between us. I hope that you know how much you were loved and appreciated. I wish that my Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren would have had the chance to meet you. I miss you every single day.
Debbie

July 9, 2009

To Jim Kebr's family...Please accept my sincere sympathy on your recent loss. My husband, Hank, played horseshoes with Jim for many years and we always enjoyed his great sense of humor as well as his many jokes ~ He was always a pleasure to be with and I know everyone will miss him.

Millie Sopcak (Plainfield, IL) formerly of Chicago

Mary Jo Slabik

July 9, 2009

Dear Extended Family, No words can express to you how deeply sadden I am about the death of dad. He has played a big role in my life and I am a better person for that. Thank you for the wonderful memories (Sunday porch), I will never forget them and can't imagine life without them. To the Kebr Family, thank you for "sharing" your dad with me, I loved him more than you'll ever know. My heart is broken but know that he is at peace with mom. I know she has been waiting for him. Jim, I will miss you and I love you. After you get done building your golf course, look for my dad to play.

July 8, 2009

Dear Joe and Kebr family, My heart goes out to you in this time of loss. I am so sorry for your father's passing and will keep you in my prayers. God bless his soul and God bless all of you. Sincerely, Kathi Zuber

Katie Creamer

July 8, 2009

To my brother-in-law and my sister, your father and father-in-law has been apart of my life for over 25 years. My condolences go out to all of your family. My payers are in my heart for you and all. Although we have all experienced a passing that is untimely we will never understand why. Your father was and will always be a wonderful and kind man. You will always be in my heart and my family. Love always, Katie

jennifer busha

July 8, 2009

I love you grandpa and will miss you so much. I am grateful for all the years i was able to have with you. All the stories and lessons I have learned from you. Tell grandma I said we miss her to. Please watch over us. You will never be forgotton. I love you

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