James Kanak

1958 - 2015

BORN

1958

DIED

2015

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James Kanak Obituary

James W. Kanak, age 57, late of Orland Park formerly of Riverside. Beloved companion of Tammi Korkosz. Devoted father of Daniel, Tiffany and James Kanak. Loving brother of Kristina Dowell- Kanak and the late Billy Kanak. Dear son of the late James and Virginia Kanak. Services and Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to The National Kidney Foundation or South Suburban Hospital Cardiac ICU. Arrangements entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 708-460-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes.com

Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 24 to Apr. 26, 2015.
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Tammi we are very sorry for your loss, we know that Jim has been suffering for a long time and is finally at peace. You were an amazing companion and caregiver, he was a very lucky man to have found you. May he rest in piece, Aunt Marie will be up there to welcome him!

Kathy & Jim Allan

May 1, 2015

Tammi, you have been an angel on earth for Jim, sharing your love and care with devotion and compassion. It will require a host of angels to take your place in heaven. May God bless you and keep you safe and healthy. Please extend my condolences to Jim's children. I am honored to have known you all and admire your courage and strength in adversity. Bless you all.

G. David Drury

April 30, 2015

It has been a pleasure living with you both the last 4 months and getting to know you both during this time....Your pain is gone Jim you are now at peace. Watch over Tammi as she continues life's journey in love. All my love and blessings.

Tomas Korkosz

April 27, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Todd and Katie Korkosz

April 27, 2015

There are never words to express sympathy at the loss of our loved ones. Tammi, you have a very special angel in heaven. He earned his wings to the sky and will suffer no more. Your special love and commitment to Jim was like no other. You gave him love and life and got him on that bridge to his next chapter. We are here for you in your next chapter and know that Jim is there to guide you and love you more now in his new home with God than ever before..... all my love ....

Dyana Pisani

April 26, 2015

Rest in peace my dear neighbor. You will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathy to Tammi.

Pam Domagala

April 26, 2015

We are both saddened vt Jim's passing. The struggles he had been going through are finally ended and he is at peace. I am so happy that my sister Tammi was able to enjoy so much of her life with him. Our paths will cross again down the road.

Ken & Heather Korkosz/Parks

April 25, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing he fought a good fight and we were so blest to have had his friendship. We will miss him

Diane & Ted Korkosz

April 25, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

April 24, 2015

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14318 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462

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