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James Ames Obituary
Survivors include his sons, Timothy (Stacey) Ames, of Aurora, IL, Scott (Martha) Ames, of Hinckley, IL; daughter, Elizabeth (Scott) Harris, of Elgin, IL; grandchildren, Joshua Ames, Carly Chapman, Jamie Ames, Jacob Ames and Crystal Byerley; great-grandchildren, Matthew Ames, Ezra Chapman, Charles Byerley, Cora-Lynn Byerley and Alexander Chism; sister, Kate Gonyea, of Syracuse, NY; and his loving dog, Teddy.
James preceded in death by his wife, Charlene, in 1997; his parents; brother, Paul Ames; and a sister, Dorothy Hosmer.
The family will be receiving guest on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway, Montgomery. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 10:00 am at the memorial home. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to: Juvenile Diabetes, 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10005.
Dieterle Memorial Home 630-897-1196
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Barb Decker
December 14, 2006
Dear Tim ,Scott and Beth, We are so sorry for the loss of your dad,we will keep you in our prayers.We have so many fond memories of your mom and dad,especially camping with them and all the fun up at the Chain O Lakes. Barb and Ron Decker
Brenda West
December 13, 2006
Tim,Stacey and kids We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. We all have fond memories of him. He was a great guy.You all are in our thoughts. Love your neighbors from Leland. Brenda,Tyler,Andrew and Jacob
Barbara Barney
December 12, 2006
Tim, Scott, and Beth Ann,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very sad time. We will always treasure the memories of Uncle Jim's kindness, humor and love. He will be sadly missed. Bobbi and Bill
Cindy Carmickle
December 12, 2006
Scott and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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