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James A. Beake

1948 - 2013

James A. Beake obituary, 1948-2013, Ingleside, IL

BORN

1948

DIED

2013

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Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Ltd

410 East Belvidere Rd

Grayslake, Illinois

James Beake Obituary

Beake, James A. James A. Beake, a 65-year-old Ingleside resident, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, on Saturday, October 5, 2013. He was born in Chicago on March 12, 1948 to the now late Richard and Lorraine (nee Dost) Beake. James was a Vietnam War veteran, having served proudly for the U.S. Army Special Forces in Airbourne Long Range Patrol (LRP), 51st Infantry F. Company. He was an Airbourne Ranger 75th PCo. More recently, he worked for the Illinois Tollway for 25 years. James is survived by Marcia Beake, his wife of 37 years; his children, Shaw (Bryan) Pickens, Darcie (Bill) Addis, and Rich Beake; his grandchildren, Lauren, Zakk, Sydney, Ben, and Chase; and his brothers, Curtis (Ed) Beake and Clinton (Dan) Beake. Friends of the family may join them for a memorial visitation at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, October 11, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, with the memorial service commencing at 12:00 noon. Interment will be held privately. For information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit http://www.strangfuneral.org/.

Published by News Sun from Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, 2013.
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Our condolences to the Beake Family.

tina szymanski

December 21, 2014

Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathi Wendt

October 18, 2013

Marcia,
I was sorry to learn about Jim's passing. He was a good man and I'm grateful for his service to our country. Kathy and I will keep your family in our prayers.

Joe Nemmers

October 16, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

young

October 15, 2013

Marcia and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace Jim.

Steve & Sharon Trudeau

October 15, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families

Dorothy Redmond

October 14, 2013

Marcia,and family my prayers are with you, he was the kind of person you would remember if you worked with him,sorry about your loss

Tony Moore

October 14, 2013

Marcie,Darcie,rich,and family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers go to you all at this time and in the future.May you all find peace and comfort and hold each other close, you can never say i love you enough.

april laird

October 11, 2013

Darcie, Bill, Zakk and Ben,

Our deepest condolences to you at the loss of your Father/Grandpa. Our prayers are with you in this time of loss.

Matt and Ann Worzala

Matt and Ann Worzala

October 11, 2013

Dear Marcia and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for you loss. Love Kelly and Todd Holman and Roxana Hall.

October 11, 2013

I met Jim when he was a member of the Lake County Vietnow group. Later I read about him in a a book of LRRP's in Vietnam. He will be missed.

Bob Clement

October 10, 2013

Jim and I worked together at M-4 garage for many years. We shared many laughs and stories. He and Marcia had gotten Shotzee from me. He loved that little dog. The Beake family has my sincerest condolences. Rest in peace Jim, and thank you for your service to the USA.

Joe Kalinowski

October 9, 2013

Rest in Peace, sweet Jim. Our thoughts are with you, dearest Marcia, Darcie, Rich and families.

Nanc & Mike Fitzgerald

October 9, 2013

Please know that our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, not just today, but for always. If there is ANYTHING AT ALL we can do to help you during this time (or ever), I hope you know to just pick up the phone and we will be there.

All our love,
Diane & Tyler Crittenden

October 9, 2013

Went to high school with Jim. Had some classes together. He always had a smile on his face, a friend and a good guy. Sorry for your loss.

Dale Eatmon

October 9, 2013

Rich and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Mayor Lucassen

October 9, 2013

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Ltd

410 East Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030

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11

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Ltd

410 East Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030

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410 East Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030

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