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JAMES LUXEM Obituary
Jim proudly served as a private in the U.S. Continental Army Command from 1965-1967 at Fort Belvoir, Va. He was a loyal member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, lodge 0765. Jim worked at Kishwaukee Country Club for more than 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Linda. He will be laid to rest at 10 a.m. Monday, June 20, at DeKalb County Cemetery. There will be a short graveside memorial.
Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home, Ltd., DeKalb. For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES LUXEM
DHS Class of 1974
June 20, 2011
Jim, we will miss you. Really miss you. A lot of us remember you from the early days at the Uptown Restaurant in DeKalb, and since asome of our class consisted of Vassilogambros, Stellatos, etal, we requested you as our event bartender for both our 30 & 35 year reunions, which we had at Kish Country Club. We will miss you.
Sue Malmborg
June 14, 2011
Jimmy, I know that you are with us here in spirit. It was always nice to see your face and talk to you a little bit about almost anything. You will be missed every single day. God bless you -
Emily Boyle
June 11, 2011
I worked with Jim for many years and held him in very high regard. I remember coming into work while I was pregnant and he would have a stool ready for me when I needed it behind the bar. The first time I worked a party behind the bar with Jim at the end of the night he said I hung in there really well. That is still one of the best compliments I have had in my life. I'll miss you Jim.
June 11, 2011
Rest in Peace, Jim. You will be missed, Friend.
Larry and JoAnne Miller
Renee Wester
June 11, 2011
Jimmy, you will always be in my heart. Thank you for your kindness and your friendship. Thank you for keeping me company all those years, talking with me about books and the adventures of your life. I will miss you.
Jane Luper-Anderson
June 10, 2011
Jim was an employee of my grandparents for many years, managing the bar. From the original McCabes to the current location. He was such a nice,kind man and was a part of my childhood and a big part of our family back then. RIP Jim and I'm sure my grandpa Wendell will have a cocktail waiting for you. Jane Luper-Anderson
June 10, 2011
Nobody could complete a crossword puzzle faster than Jim. And he sure could make a great cocktail :) He could make conversation with anyone, about anything. You will be missed, Jim. Rest in peace.
Your friend,
KT
June 10, 2011
Jimmy was one of my college roommates, when we lived on Augusta Ave in DeKalb. Throughout the years, we'd see each other around town. He was always kind, considerate, and loved to reminisce about the good 'ol days at Northern. Peace is now yours, Jimmy.
Jerry Smith
DeKalb
June 9, 2011
Jim lived across the street from me in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. I met him when I moved there in 1955. The kids in the neighborhood played kickball or baseball in the street in the summer evenings. He went to St. Petronille Church and school through eighth grade. Then he attended Glenbard High School. Jim has been on our Glenbard class of '61 lost list for many years. I'm so sorry we couldn't find him before he passed. He was a fine, quiet, fun loving friend. It looks like he had a good life with lots of friends.
Morgan Witmer
June 9, 2011
Jimmy didn't seem like he was my friend but part of our family. He will be truly missed. I didn't know a more caring and loving person. He will always have a place in my heart. You have taught me a lot jim.
love morgan(:
Bill Robertson
June 9, 2011
I always looked forward to seeing you after a round of golf. You were a good man
John Feyerharm
June 9, 2011
I will sure miss Jimmy.I really enjoyed talking about baseball with him.
Glenn Hofer
June 9, 2011
Jim was a good old boy, without a mean bone in his body. The world is poorer w/out him. We'll miss ya, Buddy!
Glenn Hofer, DeKalb, IL
Trevor Turner
June 9, 2011
RIP Jimmy you will be missed!
Mel Witmer
June 9, 2011
Thanks for being a special part of my life. All of us will cherish our time with you. I hope this youthful picture has put a big smile on your face, I know it has mine. Your memory lives on because of the love, friendship and the kindness that you shared with me and all of the people you touched daily. Rest in peace my friend, I will miss you.
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