James-Trawinski-Obituary

James Trawinski

Lake Barrington, Illinois

Apr 5, 1943 – Oct 15, 2017

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BORN
April 5, 1943
DIED
October 15, 2017
LOCATION
Lake Barrington, Illinois

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James E. Trawinski, of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 15, 2017 at the age of 74. James was the loving husband of Catherine Trawinski; loving father of Catherine (Jack) Haan; proud grandfather to Elise, Abigail, and Matthew Haan; brother of Suzanne Janzen and Loretta (Paul) Aimone; and brother-in-law of Joseph Orlick. Jim had a 32 year career with Harza Engineering Co. in Chicago. He worked in over 15 countries. In retirement, he traveled and was a community volunteer. Thank you to the doctors and staff at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center and the McHenry Community Based Outpatient Clinic for the excellent care Jim received. Donations may be made to Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062. For online condolences please visit www.davenportfamily.com or call 847-381-3411 for information.


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I was a former resident of Lake Barrington Shores and Jim and I were neighbors and I worked together with him on the Condo 3 Board. Great friend, neighbor, and very helpful in making LBS better for everyone. Susan(my wife) and I enjoyed Jim and wife Cathy very much at LBS events, parties, neighbor dinners, meeting at the mailbox to get the mail, and just hanging out. We will miss you Jim but know you are looking down on Cathy and all your family and friends!. Great guy and appreciated the...

James,.
Thank you for all of your efforts on behalf
Of all the residents at
Lake Barrington Shores
May rest in peace.
Ed Dykla
Resident LBS

Jim was a beautiful soul who will be missed by many. We were good friends for over twenty years and I was always impressed with his love of family and loyalty to friends.

He was a man of many talents , many finterests and many friends. His love of life was unparalleled and he was certainly a fighter until the very end.

My deepest condolences to his lovely wife Catherine and to his wonderful family.

Donn Gorman

Jim was my cousin and, while we were growing up, he always seemed to be doing something interesting or fun. I remember a family party where he played a record designed to teach a parakeet to talk. After five minutes of "pretty blue boy," aunts, uncles and cousins were practically rolling on the floor with laughter. That was Jim's quirky sense of humor! He was an upbeat person who knew how to get a lot of joy out of life. And I still remember all the kind words he spoke to me and my husband...

Jim was a good friend and neighbor offering his help where and when needed. Above all, he was a fine gentleman. Jim Trawinski will be missed by many in our community