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James David "Jim" Hard

1943 - 2019

James David "Jim" Hard obituary, 1943-2019, Oswego, IL

BORN

1943

DIED

2019

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Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory

1801 S. Douglas Road

Oswego, Illinois

James Hard Obituary

James David "Jim" Hard, age 75, of Aurora, IL, beloved husband, father and grandfather, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. He was born Oct. 7, 1943, in Aurora, IL, to parents Charles Otto and Marjorie (nee MacGibbon) Hard, who proceeded him in death. Jim was a 1961 graduate of East Aurora High School and a member of the Vaqueros Drum and Bugle Corps. He married his high school sweetheart, Judith "Judy" Harrington, on Dec. 21, 1963, and they spent 55 happy years together. Jim and Judy founded Swim Shack, Inc. in Sugar Grove, IL, in 1978. Since 1997, Jim has worked alongside his son, Josh, running the successful family business. Jim was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aurora, IL, and served with the Stephens Ministry. One of Jim's passions was travel. He loved his second home in Florida and enjoyed numerous cruises and vacations, often taking his family with him. He is survived by his wife, Judy; children Jim Hard of Aurora, IL, Jody (Angie) Hard of North Aurora, IL, Jennifer (Jason) Morris of Sugar Grove, IL, Joshua (Molly) Hard of North Aurora, IL, and Jeremy Hard of Aurora, IL; special son Brian Kleemann of Aurora, IL; grandchildren Kennedy, Riley, Vaughn, Drake and Isis Hard, Amber and A.J. Kunold, Zach and Eli Wilson, and Kaylee and Breanna Hard; sister Carol Crawford of FL; brothers Dennis (Edie) Hard of Aurora, IL, and Alan (Sue) Hard of North Aurora, IL; several nieces and nephews; and snuggling faithful companion, Dobby. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, from 3 until 8 p.m. at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543. A funeral service will be on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 85 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL 60506. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Montgomery, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road in Aurora, or St. Paul Lutheran Church.For information: 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Beacon News from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2019.

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Charmaine (Linda) Belman

January 21, 2019

Sorry about your loss. Jim will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
RIP Jim

Emily Mackanin

January 20, 2019

Condolences to your family. I was saddened to hear the news of his passing.

Linda Heller/ Wilkinson

January 18, 2019

Carol, so sorry for the loss of your brother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

January 18, 2019

So sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.


Peggy Hanson

Sugar Grove

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Robin Lawson

January 16, 2019

January 16, 2019

Jim, Josh, and Jody...

Our deepest sympathy to you, and the entire Hard family, on the passing of your father.

Our thoughts and prayers to all.

Robin and Katie Lawson, Elburn, IL

Maj Williams

January 15, 2019

We are so very sorry for your loss. We got to know Jim pretty well from coming and going at The Pool Shack throughout the years. He seemed to be so grumpy in the beginning but each visit just got nicer and friendlier. I loved having many conversations with him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and we will miss him so very much.
Fondly, Maj and Jeff Williams

January 15, 2019

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Maria Micheletto

January 15, 2019

I'm so very sorry to hear. You were a wonderful family and I feel blessed to have met you all❤

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory

1801 S. Douglas Road P.O. Box 665, Oswego, IL 60543

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19

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10:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 85 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora

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