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James Cupples Obituary

James K. Cupples, 77, of Aurora passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Provena Mercy Center, Aurora. He was born April 3, 1930 in Henderson, TN, the son of Ellis and Onie (Cupples) Cupples. James belonged to the Laborers Local 25 were he served on the executive board. He served in the U.S Navy and was a big John Wayne fan. James was a loving husband, father, grand-father and a faithful friend who will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife; Bettye; three children, Ken (Denise) Cupples of Morris, Mike (Sarah) Cupples of Naperville, and Cindy (Roger) Quackenbush of Warrenville; nephew, Jeff (Angie) Monehan; 12 grandchildren, Chris, Jim, Stephanie, Jessica, Nicole, Christina, Cindy, Andi, Lexie, Anna, James and Christian; brother, Troy (Sue) Cupples of Bloomington, IL; sister, Doris (Joe) Monehan of Rockford; brother-in-law Fredrick (Judy) Carnell of Florida; many nieces and nephews and his loyal companion Freddy.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Faye Wade.

The family will be receiving guests from 4-8 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway Ave., Montgomery, IL. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 10:00 am at West Prairie Worship Center, 39 W 550 Prairie St., Aurora, IL 60506. Interment will follow at River Hills Memorial Park, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family at 39 W. 550 Prairie St., Aurora, IL 60506

DIETERLE MEMORIAL HOME (630) 897-1196

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Published by Beacon News from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2007.

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Alana Vargas

October 24, 2007

I knew Ken from church. He was my Grandpa' s good friend and when Grandpa passed Ken was there for me. Ken was a funny man And I'll never forget him. My prayers go out to the family!

denise carson

October 24, 2007

I work with Ken @ AT&T. God's Blessings to You and Your family.

Julie

October 23, 2007

I am a nurse at Rush Copley that took care of James. I remember him vividly with that southern accent. Such a nice man and a wonderful family. He was a patient I will never forget. Please accept my sympathies for your loss.

Peggy Hart

October 23, 2007

Bettye, Guy called and let us know about Kenneth. Sorry to hear of your loss. David & Peggy Hart

Larry Parker

October 23, 2007

I worked with Ken, at Chicago Pre- Cast , I'm so sorry for your Loss Larry Parker Local 25

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