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James Packee Obituary

James E. Packee, 73, of Deerfield, IL, passed away January 8, 2015. He was an avid golfer with a full time passion for the game. He worked for AIT Worldwide Logistics for over 20 years. Beloved husband to Jackie; loving father to Brett (Lisa) Packee, Amy (Jon) Hay; cherished papa to Olivia & Nicholas Packee, Katie & Connor Hay; dear brother to Susie (Alex) Zera. A visitation will be held 9:00 am until time of funeral mass 10:00 am Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Illinois Jr. Golf Assocation, 11855 Archer Ave., Suite 200, Lemont, IL 60439. For more funeral information please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com.

Published by Chicago Tribune from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2015.
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Jim was a great man who always treated his customers with dignity and respect and steadfastly displayed the pride he had in his family. He will be missed on earth, but treasured in Heaven.

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The Roderick Family

January 12, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Bussell Family

January 10, 2015

My Dad won the game of life. A great husband, friend, employee, and even a better Dad. He loved his kids and his grand kids more. Hard to believe he is gone. Miss you already Dad

Brett Packee

January 10, 2015

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Holy Cross Church

724 Elder Lane, Deerfield, IL

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