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James Krones Obituary

PEORIA - James Patrick Krones of Chandler, Ariz., formerly of Peoria, Ill., passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, in Gilbert, Ariz.

He was born Dec. 21, 1965, in Peoria, son of James and Judy Krones. He married Lisa Kae Pettett on Oct. 1, 1988, in Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are his parents, James and Judy Krones of Peoria; one son, Nathaniel, and two daughters, Katelyn and Karilyn, all of Gilbert, Ariz.; one brother, Joseph Krones of Dallas, Texas; and a niece, Heather Krones, nephew, Chase Krones, and former sister-in-law, Jana Krones, all of Peoria.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Mildred McLoughlin, and uncle, Michael McLoughlin.

He joined the Peoria Barbershop chorus at age 14 and served on many committees, the board of directors and sang in several quartets, one being Backstage Applause with his brother, Joe, John Russell and Dennis Reed.

Jim attended Illinois Central College and was employed by Feldman Printing.

After moving to Arizona in 1997, he joined the Pride of Phoenix Barbershop Chorus and sang with his quartet, Sound Agreement.

Prior to becoming ill, Jim was employed as a superintendent at Foresite Design & Construction.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. with the rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Mortuary, 1562 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, Ariz., on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 440 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert, Ariz., with burial to follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1562 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, Ariz. A memorial Mass will be held at 12 noon Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Peoria, Ill., with Father John Verrier officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Queen of Heaven Mortuary. For information, call (480) 892-3729.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star on Dec. 1, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Krones

12 Entries

Gary Rice

November 25, 2020

I still have the pictures of our quartet hanging in my music room. I have a whole bunch of pictures taken at contest time in Peoria. Jimmie always had a great smile. Too bad we lost him at such a young age. Gary Rice

December 22, 2010

You passed too quickly from our lives my son. We loved you so much and you brought so much joy and pride to your dad and me. We never experienced a moment of disappointment with you, only the privlidge of having a wonderful, kind, loving,generous, and talented son. We ask you to pray for us and make a place for us. We will see you when the Lord calls us. We love you so much and will miss you until we see you again. mom and dad

Marge Thebert-Morrissey

December 10, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Carol McKinzie

December 6, 2010

My condolences and prayers to Jim's family. I know he was loving, kind, generous and so talented.

"And flights of angels sing him to his rest"

Carol McKinzie

December 6, 2010

My prayers and condolences to Jim's family. I know he was a very special guy,
loving, generous, kind and so talented.

"And flights of angels sing him to his rest"

Tom Ankeny

December 2, 2010

My prayers are for the Krones family in their great loss. May time heal your sorrow as you remember being at the center of Jim's world. I met Jim while he was superintending interior modifications at the JGM Water Facility administration building where I was employed. With a smile he worked purposefully with his crew doing the paper work over lunch and bringing the project in ahead of schedule. He consented to help me expand the kitchen in my home. Working together we often sang to the radio or itunes, he was on key and my lips were moving. I also attended several of his concerts and it was apparent he greatly enjoyed performing professionally. We were planning on remodeling the entire interior of my house when Jim got sick. Those plans are now on indefinite hold. How do you replace a craftsman and friend? His handiwork is a constant reminder of the renaissance man that touched my life.

Dick Casper

December 2, 2010

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the Krones family at the passing of Jim. As orchestra director, I watched him and Joe grow up at PHS and go through the choir program as well as singing barbershop. May God give you strength during this time of loss.

Gary Rice

December 1, 2010

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the Krones family. We have been out of touch for about 10 years, but the memories of our friendships are still vivid. Singing with Jimmy in Quarterly Review was one of the highlights in singing Barbershop for me.

Deb Schlappi

December 1, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. I enjoyed watching Jimmy sing with Backstage Applause.

Deb S. Heart of Illinois Chorus

Kathryn Lambert

December 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Krones family.

Jana, Heather and Chase, may you find comfort in your memories of James.

Agnes Innis

December 1, 2010

My prayers are with the Krones family. My sons Carl, Jeff sang with Jim and the Barbershop chorus and Jeff and Tom attended school with Jim. They have some very fond memories of the family, as do I. May God give you peace in your loss.

Toni Wyatt

December 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Krones family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of Jim, and I will keep them with me always.

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