Chicago, Illinois
James D. Shacter, Sept. 2, 2009, husband of Nancy and the late Ruth; father of Joseph E. (Sara); grandpa of Benjamin and Jason. No Visitation or services. Donations in his memory to Northwestern Memorial Foundation, 750 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60611. Info: Ewald-Barlock Funeral...
Read MoreDear Joe and Family,
Jim was my mentor at World Book in the 1970s, and I had great admiration and affection for him. He taught me loads about writing and editing and a few important things about life along the way. My deepest sympathies are with you all.
Dan Rogers
September 08, 2009 | River Forest, IL
Dear family--I worked with Jim Shacter at World Book in the 1970s. He was an amazing copyeditor and I soon discovered that nothing I wrote ever escaped his red marks all over my work. In my mind's eye I still see his neatly scribed "JDS" at the top of my manuscripts.
I was a young punk right out of college when I met your dad/grandpa. I thought I knew a few things about writing. He gently disabused me of that notion. Through the years I have used everything he taught me. (Now,...
Kathryn Jandeska
September 08, 2009 | River Forest, IL
Dear Joe & Family,
Our condolences upon the loss of your father and grandfather. May memories help ease the sorrow.
Sue & Albert
Sue Lannin
September 06, 2009 | Chicago, IL
