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James Taff Obituary
Born: Jan. 31, 1923; in Chicago, IL
Died: Sept. 24, 2015; in Aurora, IL
James R. Taff, 92, of St. Charles, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at Countryside Care Centre in Aurora, IL. He was born on January 31, 1923, in Chicago, IL, the son of John W. and Margaret (Baumann) Taff. James was united in marriage to Rosemary Bray on September 15, 1945.
James served his Country during World War II in The United States Army.
He is survived by one daughter, Patricia (W) Crowley of St. Charles, IL; two grandchildren, James (Eileen) Crowley of Geneva, IL, Kathrine (Brigmer) Leon of St. Charles, IL; five great-grandchildren, Brianna, Mya, Kiara, William, and Josephine; and many nieces and nephews.
James is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rosemary; and one sister, Margaret Kosma.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third Street, St. Charles (three blocks West of the Fox River and one block South of Route 64). A memorial service will follow on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at 12:30 at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third Street, St. Charles. Interment will be Friday, October 9, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James' memory to Brother James Court, 2508 St. James Road, Springfield, IL 62707 or online at www.brotherjamescourt.com.
For further information please contact Moss-Norris Funeral Home 630.584.2000 or www.mossfuneral.com.
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John Burnett
November 11, 2016
Just discovered word of the death of James R. Taff.
Several years ago, I did a radio interview with Jim Taff, Merritt King, and Don Schoo. All three were WW2 hero's in my book. The interview lasted for 1 hour and 17 seconds. My questions guided them to re-live their experiences on the Beaches during the Normandy landing at the beginning of the European invasion. The recording was aired on 90.9FM WDCB Public Radio. We started off with their school years, teens and the day they got drafted. Then as they closed their eyes, listening to my questions I took them back to the beaches with some world War 2 Music, with Vera Lynn, Glenn Miller and others. Just as they had never forgotten their dying comrades on Omaha Beach I too have not forgotten them either. It was my honor to interview them and to broadcast their story on my morning show at the station. Jim and Merritt King have now passed away, but I cannot find Don Schoo as yes. One again guys, you are still alive in my memory and I thank you and your comrades for your commitment to the world, to America. God rest your souls. You were indeed Hero's.
John Burnett, former morning jazz host on 90.9FN WDCB.
Having breakfast alone this morning in Aurora I thought about those guys
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