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James Waldorf Obituary

Waldorf, James Allen 71, passed away November 27 in Mesa, Arizona. Born in Chicago to Francis and Theresa Waldorf, an active Rotarian and graduate of Notre Dame University. Retired to Arizona after serving as President of Northwest Bank of Rockford and Interstate Bank of Oak Forest. Preceded in death by daughter, Jennifer Waldorf (Jerry Roberts). Survived by wife, Ginger (Catherine), sons, Daniel (Kim Lonsway) and Richard (Marybeth Glennon), and daughter, Amanda (Galen Graham), grandchildren, Cassandra, Brendan, Thomas, Anna, and Max, brothers, Thomas, William, and Edward (Kathy), aunt, Frances McEneny, and cousins, Carol (Tom Keegan) and Ellen Blomberg. Jim was known by many for his commitment to his work, his strong religious faith, but mostly for his complete devotion to his loving family. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Mary Queen of Heaven Church in Elmhurst, IL Monday, November 30th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 29, 2009.

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December 1, 2009

Dear Waldorf Family,
We are all so sorry to hear about Jim's death. And we never told you of our sorrow at the news of Jennifer's.
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Medard, Mary & Susan Narko

Mary Slowikowski

November 29, 2009

Dear Ginger,
I was so sorry to hear about dear, Jim...I hope you are okay..I would love to talk to you.

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