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James Nevels Obituary

Nevels Jr., James E. Age 79. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Lawler); loving father of Mareya (Eric) Marmoll, Katrina (Brian) Murrihy, Craig (Amanda) Nevels, Renee' (Jack Richards) Nevels children of the late Kathleen (nee McNerney); Regina (Mark) Pestrak, Tamara (Craig) Belcher, and Elizabeth Barnard children of Beverly (nee Kara) Wasielewski; beloved stepfather of Thomas Mullins, Richard Mullins and Sherry Barnvos; devoted grandfather of Colin, Peyton, Joseph, Ellie and Patrick Marmoll, Jimmy and Nora Murrihy, Kathleen and Jack Nevels, Andrew, Gareth, and Karina Pestrak, Brittany (Joe) Ingram, Taylor Belcher, Timothy "TJ" (Amy Lindemann) Barnard, Alexandra Barnard, Kayla and Shawn Barnvos; cherished great-grandfather of two; and cherished companion of Waldo; dearest brother-in-law of Virginia Nevels. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Cecilia (nee Gaynor) Nevels; brother, Ronald Nevels; and grandson, Bryan Barnard. Jim was a valued member of the Carillon Theatrical Community. He loved his wine, woodworking, traveling and golf. He will be greatly missed by all. Wake will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home & Crematory, 516 S. Washington, Naperville, IL. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 20, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 2220 Lisson Rd., Naperville, IL (10:00 a.m.). Family and friends are requested to meet at church on Thursday for Mass. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery At the request of the family: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice in Jim's Memory. 773-369-8804 www.directorondemand.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 19, 2014.

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Karina Pestrak

March 5, 2016

People often times take things and people for granted, but Grandpa Nevels never did. He cherished every moment he had until his very last dying breath. We will miss him greatly.

February 20, 2014

Dear Craig, Katrina, Moreya, and Renee;
I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. He was a very good man. My heart goes out to all of you in your time of sorrow.
With Loving Memories for Your Dad
Your Aunt Yvonne

Brittany Ingram

February 19, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. Grandpa was such a good hearted, wonderful person. I am grateful to be able to hold memories with him as a child. I love and miss you all. I wish I could have been there, but just know I am thinking about you all. I love you Grandpa, you will be greatly missed.

Donna Sheridan

February 19, 2014

To Barb & Family,

As a dear neighbor and friend, Jim and his keen wit and uplifting sense of humor will be sadly missed...especially, in church & bacci ball & shuffleboard at Carillon. May God hold you all gently in the palm of His hand until we all reunite.
Blessings to you and the entire loving family.

Pk

February 19, 2014

All,
I am blessed to have known Jim for the past 16 years what a guy. He was very dear friends with the late Bob Kelly my cousin now they are together once again. To Barb and the Marmolls and the Nevels We (Ryan and I) our very lucky to be apart of your lives too. We will all be tougher again and can reunite all the great times we had. We love you all.
Rip Jim/grandpa nevels
Another family member!!

Love you all and RIP Jim you will be missed,

Pk and Ryan Kelly

February 19, 2014

Our sympathy goes out to the Nevels family ,this is a sad time in your life just hang on to the good memories! we have fond memories of the Nevels on Benck Dr.
The Carmody's Oak Lawn,Il.

Lloyd - Jean Lundberg

February 19, 2014

To the Nevels family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Some day I will play golf with Jim on that special course in Heaven.
Thank you for his service.

Jean and Lloyd Lundberg from Carillon

Katie (Pawlik) Johnson

February 19, 2014

Mareya, Craig, Katrina and Renee,

Your dad was a wonderful man and I know you will all miss him. I remember him from the days back at St. Catherine. There are no words other than I am sorry for your loss.

Kathy & Alex Juarez

February 19, 2014

So sorry for your family's loss. Sending our condolences.

Tami Belcher

February 19, 2014

To my loving father you will be missed greatly Love you

Sue and Rich Farrell

February 19, 2014

Our sympathies to the Nevrls family! Jim was a great guy- a honorable , caring husband, father,and grandfather!
All our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time!
Rich and Sue Farrell Oak Lawn and Colorado

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Feb

19

Wake

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

Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home & Crematory - Historical Downtown Chapel

516 S. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Feb

20

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church

2220 Lisson Rd, Naperville, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home & Crematory - Historical Downtown Chapel

516 S. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540

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