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He was a U.S. Marine veteran and a member of the American Legion. He worked in the newspaper business for nearly 40 years in Rochester and Indiana, including at the Northwest Herald as operations manager and the Crystal Lake Times as owner and publisher.
He was an expert in 50s-70s music and enjoyed blogging the hits of his youth.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Hansen; his sister, Elaine; and parents, Carl and Betty Hansen.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki; his children, Jennifer (Chris) Fabri of Evanston, Eric (Chandra) Hansen of Crystal Lake and Erin (Greg) Oliver of Crystal Lake; a sister, Jeanne (Frank) Passamonte of Farmington, N.Y.; two grandsons, Mitchell Fabri and Grant Fabri; four stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Following his wishes, his body was donated to medical science.
A celebration of his life was conducted May 13 in Princeton, Ind.
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Mandy Krich
June 2, 2011
Jen, Eric, and Erin--I loved your dad! He always had a smile on his face--even with Jen and I's worst endeavors in high school!
My thoughts are with you all--nothing/no one can ever replace our parents.
Julia Ingrassia
May 29, 2011
Erin, Eric and Jen - you all know how much "in the day" we were around your mom and dad, it's hard to believe they are both gone... They are together again... The Thanksgiving picture of you kids with your dad has a large "orb" over his head, I honestly believe that was your mother, watching over him. I am glad he married Vicki and did not spend his last years alone, but I will always believe your mother, and now you father will be watching over all of you to keep you safe and happy... Your father was a very special man, I am so very sorry God took him, and your mother - so early... I love all of you... Sincerely, Julia Ingrassia
May 22, 2011
Jim was the best neighbor we ever had. The Stevens family will always remember Jim as an honest, caring man. Our deepest sympathy to Vicki and all the kids. John Stevens
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