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JAMES McGARRY Obituary

James Matthew McGarry, age 65, died peacefully with his family by his side on August 1, 2010. Born in Chicago on September 26, 1944; beloved husband of Barbara, nee Nyder; loving father of Thomas (Sherri), Joshua (Kylene) and Timothy; proud grandpa of Michael, Liam, Alexa and Brigid; brother of Robert (late Lucille), Ellen (Gary) Schneider, Edward (Phyllis); brother-in-law of Sandy (Robert Flynn), John Nyder, Patricia (Walter Wagemann), Michelle (Scott Rose), Denise (Steve Askew) and Bernie (Stella) Nyder; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Mr. McGarry was an outstanding employee for Brinks, Inc. for 34 years and gave his time as an Athletic Director and coach for the Mokena Burros. A memorial visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Thursday, August 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private. For information: 815-806-2225

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 4, 2010.

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Nancy (Rose) and Steve Snyder

August 5, 2010

Barb,

We are so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We hope the legacy of his life and all those he touched will sustain you during this difficult time. God bless you.

August 4, 2010

Barb, We were so saddened to hear of the passing of your husband, Jim. Our son, Tim is 23 years old now and was a student for two years at Immanuel Lutheran pre-school. He graduated with the highest of honors at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He is currently pursuing his master's degree. We are thankful for all of the teachers at Immanuel Lutheran that have invested in our young children. All of you have been instrumental in building our children's foundation in education. You have seen many students come and go and may not remember us, but when we found out about Jim, we prayed for God's mercy upon him. We also prayed that Jim would believe in his heart that Jesus Christ died for his sins so that Jim would spend eternity in Heaven! We are also praying that God will give you and your family comfort and strength during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

The Brooks Family
Mokena, IL

Henry Bruens

August 4, 2010

Tim, I'm sorry to hear about your father. You have my thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I'm unable to attend the visitation but you will be thought of during these times. Henry E. Bruens, a friend of Tim from college days and Pheasant Lanes

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