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JAMES COHRS Obituary

James C. Cohrs, 87, of Northfield, May 16, 2013. Loving father of Heidi (David) Collins, Holly Cohrs, Hilary (Tom) Randstrom, Jim (Sandy) Cohrs, Chuck (Linda) Cohrs. Loving grandfather of Courtney, Chris, Mandy (Aaron), Jamie, Erin, Emily, Jack, Sam. Great-grandfather to Aaron, Gordon, Ashton. Brother to Nancy and the late Ginger, Jack, Pete. Also survived by extended family, loved ones and friends. Jim had a passion for cooking, was an avid Bears fan and loved to travel. Services will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at Christ Church in Winnetka. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 19, 2013.

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Denise Marks

May 30, 2013

Jim lived across the hall from me and he was so kind and warm to me. He always put my newspaper by my door even when he was clearly not well, but he never complained. I'm very sad to know I will not see him again. My heart goes out to the family. My prayers are with you.

Denise Marks. Apt. 107

John F. R

May 20, 2013

This is an awesome picture of Jim and it shows his wonderful personality. My sympathies and much love go out to his family and friends.

May 20, 2013

A giant amongst men.

Carra Hill & Paul Graver

Buddy and Jan Peebles

May 20, 2013

Jim,
So sorry to hear about your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Karen Blocker

May 20, 2013

Such a great man! He will be missed. Such fond memories, playing at your house Hiedi. Love to the family. My prayers are with you, at this sad time in your lives. Love you all.

Rick and Susan Bruck

May 20, 2013

Jim will be greatly missed at our holiday family gatherings. We will keep him in our thoughts every time we get together.

Mari Vitale

May 20, 2013

My sympathies go out to all of you on the loss of such a great guy.

Jean (Byrne) Thorsen

May 19, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

Jennifer Ball

May 19, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sending a big Canadian hug. From Parker, Taylor, Brad and Jennifer

Dean Poulos

May 19, 2013

To all the Cohrs family: What a wonderful picture to show a man that lived a full and happy life with so many wonderful children. On behalf of myself and the entire Homers gang, our most sincere sympathies to all.

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Christ Church

Winnetka, IL

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