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James Pleasant Obituary

Pleasant, James R. U.S. Marine Corps, born April 20, 1931 at rest December 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Dawn (nee Willhoite); loving father of Michael (Janet Yager) Pleasant, Susan (Thomas) Foss, David (Teresa Partyka) Pleasant; fond grandfather of Jennifer, Matthew, Kerry (Greg), Melissa (Patrick), Jacob, Sarah (Marty), Ryan, TJ; great-grandfather of Nathan, Thomas, Cole, Jameson, Ella, Ava, Noah, Mason, John, Jack, Mia; brother to the late Marge Samanich and the late Thomas Pleasant; brother-in-law to Darlene Eichten (the late Herb); uncle of many nieces and nephews; friend to many. Service Saturday December 12, 2015, 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn, 10000 S. Central Ave. (100th & Central) www.oakIawnchurch.org; 708-423-1170. Interment private. In lieu of traditional flowers, Poinsettias would be appreciated as a donation to the 1st United Methodist Church or contributions to the Wounded Warriors Foundation.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 10, 2015.

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December 11, 2015

Aunt Dawn, Michael, Susan and David,

Our hearts ache for you, but we have many great memories growing up and spending time with the Pleasant Family. Sleepovers, picnics, Birthday (Dance) parties, barbecues, holidays or just hanging out. Uncle Jim was like a second father to me, Bruce, Linda and Lori.

He was the go to guy for my single mom for home repairs, rescues and support. He was kind, selfless, hardworking, smart, positive, compassionate and funny, boy could he make us laugh.

We thank God for the times we spent together and thank you Aunt Dawn, Michael, David and Susan for sharing him.

Love Always,

Aunt Gwen, Arnie, Bruce, Little Bit, Linda and Lori -

December 11, 2015

Aunt Dawn, Michael, Susan and David,

Our hearts ache for you, but we have many great memories growing up and spending time with the Pleasant Family. Sleepovers, picnics, Birthday (Dance) parties, barbecues, holidays or just hanging out. Uncle Jim was like a second father to me, Bruce, Linda and Lori.

He was the go to guy for my single mom for home repairs, rescues and support. He was kind, selfless, hardworking, smart, positive, compassionate and funny, boy could he make us laugh.

We thank God for the times we spent together and thank you Aunt Dawn, Michael, David and Susan for sharing him.

Love Always,

Aunt Gwen, Bruce, Little Bit, Linda and Lori

FDR

December 10, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss and offer our deepest condolences. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

Dan Dewan

December 10, 2015

So sorry to hear about Jim. We all have great memories of him growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Father Bill, Dan, Tim & Mary Kay Dewan

Cindy Forster

December 10, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Pleasant as a wonderful and kind man. I know he's in heaven now with his family and my dad, who considered him a dear friend. May God bless all of you through these sad days.

Cindy (Savage) Forster

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