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James Kulaga Obituary

Kulaga, James F. age 45, late of Plainfield, passed away at home, Wednesday, August 30, 2006 with his family present. Born April 8, 1961 in Chicago, he was raised in Garfield Ridge and graduated from Kennedy High School Class of 1979. Jim was employed at Pax Clearing/Merrill Lynch Pro and Standard Parking. Beloved husband of 20 years to Susan (Verter); loving father of Katley, Sara and Lauren; devoted son of Mike and Bernadine Kulaga; fond brother of Michael (Laurie), Stephen (Kathy) and Laurie (Jim) Kirkolis; and dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. His brother-in-law, Eric Verter, aunts, uncles and several cousins also survive. Funeral services for James F. Kulaga will be Saturday, September 2, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Plainfield, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Jim Kulaga Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. For information: 815-741-5500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 1, 2006.

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James Powers Family

September 2, 2006

To the Kulaga Family

We remember Jim with fond memories. May Jesus and His Holy Mother be with all of you.

Patty Glikis(Sanchez) and family

September 1, 2006

To the Kulaga family(Laurie)

Please accept our deep sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Richard Collins

September 1, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the Kulaga Family. We are sure he will be missed. God Bless you all.



Sincerely,



John Collins and Family

Nancy Clark

September 1, 2006

My sincere condolences to the Kulaga family you are all in my prayers. I went to school with Jimmy from kindergarten at St. Daniels all the way through to our senior year of high school. He was not only a friend and a fellow classmate but an all around great guy. I can still remember seeing him walking down the halls with his teammates stopping just to say hi to everyone and always having a great big smile. God speed to his family and heaven has just acquired another angel.

Mark Cochrane

September 1, 2006

My sincere condolences to the Kulaga family for the loss of your son Jim. I will always remember him working on his car in the driveway. He always had a smile and a moment to talk. He was a welcome neighbor and friend.

Robert & Jayne Graham

September 1, 2006

I am saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing. My special memories of Jimmy were on our golf trips to Michigan (GTYD), Jimmy was individual champion in 2000 & 2001. That is where I first met Jimmy. You will be greatly missed my friend. Save me a spot in your foursome in heaven and God bless your soul champ.

Sharon Steuber

September 1, 2006

So sorry for your loss! I have known Jim for just over 3 years as he worked on the 31st floor, as I do.Jim use to greet us for bulls games in the parking lot.He was a great guy and will be truly missed.

Lilly Weberg

September 1, 2006

I didn't know Jim long at all, but I will always remember him giving me a helping hand whenever I needed something here at the office. He cared so much about everyone who worked here, and I'm certain he knows how much we care about him and how much we'll miss him. My condolences to the family, he will be watching over us all.

Jenny Spears

September 1, 2006

My deepest sympathy on your loss as my thoughts continue to be with you and the girls through this time. This is the time to remember all the good times, laughs, and togetherness as his memory lives on. He will be watching over you and the girls. Keep his spirit alive.

Janet Techman

September 1, 2006

Rick and I have been Jim and Sue's next door neighbor since they moved out to the great suburban area of Plainfield, IL. We were so excited the day they finally moved in. We will always treasure the long evenings we spent visiting in our lawn chairs on the driveways when we had no backyards to go to. We miss you very much Jim, and pray you will be looking down on us everyday until we meet again.

Marge & Rich Cochrane

September 1, 2006

Sincere condolences to the Kulaga family on the loss of Jimmy. We will fondly remember him as our friend & neighbor on 58th St.

David Novak

September 1, 2006

I always enjoyed and appreciated time spent talking to Jim and my Kulaga cousins at the holidays, Easter, family gatherings. I am saddened by having one less person, and a great one at that, to talk to at those family gatherings.



Extended family members don't always get a chance to show how much they love and care for cousins, 2nd cousins that they might only see a few times a year. I hope Jim knew how much I cared for him. I think he did.



One of my favorite memories of Jim (and Sue) was that they had a party (I don't remember for what) on the day that Michael Jordan hit "The Shot" on Cleveland in the 1989 Playoffs. I vividly remember being in their basement, watching the game, and everyone yelling like crazy when MJ made that basket. Everytime I see that video, I remember where I was that day.



If there is Internet access in heaven, I hope you see this. I'll see you when I get there. Save me a good parking spot.



David

Carol Conti

September 1, 2006

My heart and prayers goes out to his wonderful family. I have known some of them for 18 years.

I'm sorry I was not able to attend any services..but I do care.

I hope the difficult road ahead will be made easier for his family through their faith and the love and support they have for one another.

Meaghan Prunty Leonard

September 1, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your sad loss. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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