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James Mrkvicka Obituary
Mrkvicka, James W. "Jim" loving husband of Shirley Ann and the late Dorothy, cherished father of Linda, Nancy (Michael), Chuck, Mike (Kathleen), Mary (Bill), Mark (Eva) and Marnel (David), wonderful grandpa of Joshua, Elizabeth, Nathan, Jillian, Madelyn, Maia, Synjin, Jordan, Allan, Bradley, Autumn and Faith, dear brother of Mary, Catherine, Joan, Barbara, Jerry, Sally and Peggy. Retired Assistant Fire Chief of Downers Grove. Visitation will be Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m., from Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove, IL, for Mass of the Resurrection at St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Justice, IL. Memorials appreciated to the American Heart Association or the Illinois Alliance Burn Camp. For info: www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-0408To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Mrkvicka
Debbie, Megs and James Weaver
May 23, 2005
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your father, if you need anything please let us know, we love you very much,
The Weavers
MARNEL WEDEMAN
May 23, 2005
My Family & I would like to thank all of you who have showed so much Love & support through this difficult time, it has meant so much to us all.
I lost my birth Father when I was quite young, which was a tragety in and of itself. But the good Loard gives & he also takes away.
What he took away was quite obvious. But what wasn't so obvious was that he had a plan for us, He brought us James.....
I'm not saying is was easy at first, But my Mother & Jim managed to stick with it. They brought together two lost lost familys & made them one.
My brother Mark & I have been blessed to receive a Loving new Dad, even though we didn't always make is easy on him.
We also received 5 wonderful Sisters & Brothers. We didnt always get along either, but in the end we became a strong family.
My Mom was blessed to have Jim, he was always a Loving, Gentle, Strong & Devoted Husband to her. The Love they shared should be an inspriation to us all.
My children could not have asked for a better Grandfather. Jim always had time for All of his Grandchildren.
Even when he was very sick, his eyes would always light up when he had the opportunity to spend time with any of his Grandkids. They were All his Little Buddies....
So in closing I would like to express my heartfelt Gratitude for having known such a Great Man.
He has been a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather & Friend. And is Loved & will be Greatly missed by us All.
Thank You & I Love you Dad
Marnel
George & Barb Drobney
May 19, 2005
Our prayers are with you all. Jim will be missed from the fire department and our lives.
From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home
May 19, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Someone who cares.
May 18, 2005
Time is too slow for those who wait,
too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve,
too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love, time is eternity.
(From a poem "FOR KATRINA'S SUN DIAL" by Henry van Dyke)
Goodbye Big Jim.
Thanks for touching our lives.
John and Sue Eversole
May 18, 2005
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of Jim. He was a good friend and a great person. We hope that the family will remember all the good times. Sorry that we will not be able to attend the services due to being in Florida.
Someone Who Cares
May 18, 2005
Time is too slow for those who wait,
too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve,
too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love, time is eternity.
(From a poem "FOR KATRINA'S SUN DIAL" by Henry van Dyke)
Goodbye Big "Jim"
Thanks for touching our lives..
Kim & Marty Sanders
May 18, 2005
To Mary & Bill Reynolds:
Our deepest condolences to you and your whole family on the loss of your loved one.
C lyde and Shirley Mariotti
May 18, 2005
we are sorry we cannot be with you. But you arein our prayers and in our hearts. Jim was a SUPER special person and we will cherish our memories. Take care of yourself.
Love Shirley and Clyde
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