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James Mikulait Obituary
James J. Mikulait, 64, of Belleville, Ill., formerly of Collinsville, Ill., born Sept. 14, 1943, in East St. Louis, Ill., died at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Ill.
Mr. Mikulait was retired from Boilermakers Local 363. Jim loved his family, golf, dancing and life.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Roberta "Bobbie," nee Prazma, Mikulait; his parents, Chris and Julie, nee Ashmann, Mikulait.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen J. Burch; his children, Carla (Tim) Petterson of O'Fallon, Ill., and James Mikulait of Collinsville, Ill.; four grandchildren, Haley and Riley Petterson and Conner and Cole Mikulait; his goddaughter, Patty Prazma; his brother, Leroy (Brenda) Mikulait of Collinsville, Ill.; mother and father-in-law, Robert and Barbara Burch of Belleville, Ill.; brother and sisters-in-law, Roseann Biason, Phyllis Hoff, Lou "Bud" (Diana) Prazma, Ed (Angie) Prazma, Ken (Jill) Prazma, John (Diane) Prazma and Robert S. (Jama) Burch; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at the funeral home with Father Larry Brunette officiating. Interment will be in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill.
HERBERT A. KASSLY FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.
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Laura
December 6, 2007
Jimmy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your father raised a wonderful son. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 18, 2007
I miss you everyday.
larry&christina jones
November 7, 2007
Remember when you take walks,or smell the fresh air,or see a beautiful rainbow in the sky,or the sun shining so bright,that our good lord has created,have comfort knowing jim is in good hands,for he is in a much greater place,oh great it is to be so loved by our lord,remember the love you shared together,it never fades away but last in our hearts forever,for you see you had a strong love that will always live on,you can truly say you had been bless with that love,so remember jim is still watching over you an now he is in a greater place,so remember god is watching over you with his great love. we send our love an sympathy an god bless you.
Donna (Parrish) Wienhoff
November 1, 2007
Dear Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. He must be a very special man to have had someone as wonderful and kind as you loving him. You are in my prayers.
Linda (Hursey) Evans
November 1, 2007
Kathy-
I was so sorry to hear about your loss of your husband Jim. My mother told me about it. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Janet-Roland Jacquot
October 31, 2007
Kathy, Carla and Jimmy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Jim was a wonderful man and our friend. We will miss him. He always showed love and concern for his family. He always brought happiness to others and has touched many lives. He was Roalnd's true friend. They could always count on each other. Jim was liked by all of the bolermakers. Remember Jim with loving and caring thoughts of his good works and his love for Kathy, his children and grandchildren.
Ashley Melhorn
October 30, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family. He was a wonderful man, and will be remembered.
Mary (Trink) Matt
October 30, 2007
Kathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug. We will miss Jim very much. Please know I am here for you any time. Love and miss you with all my heart. I will call you soon. God Bless you always
Gerald, Trink and Kids
Lisa Hazzard
October 30, 2007
Carla & Jim - I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I can remember the great times we had growing up and him always laughing and having a good time. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marshia DiMartino
October 29, 2007
Kathy,
I was so saddened to read of the passing of your husband. Please know that I am remembering you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let me know. Love, Marshia (Rule)DiMartino
Tom & Colleen Mory & Family
October 29, 2007
Dear Kathy, Jim, Carla:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jim. He was a wonderful, kind man. May your happy memories of him help you through this most difficult time.
Kris & Matt Shellabarger
October 29, 2007
Kathy-
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Jim was a wonderful man and you were both so lucky to have found each other. Please call us for anything.
Kris & Matt
Stephanie Bailey
October 29, 2007
Kathy, Carla, Jimmy, Haley, Riley, Conner and Cole,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very sad time. There are no words to explain the love you had for your husband, father and grandpa and I can't even imagine the sorrow you feel. We think about you all the time.
Love
Steph and Drew
Suzi Mikulait
October 29, 2007
Kathy, Jimmy and Carla...
Jim was a amazing man, never harsh or judgemental, he would just look at you in way that made you feel lucky to be part of his life. Connor and Cole loved spending time at Grandma and Grandpa's, working with tools, building stuff in the garage, or making Christmas gingerbread houses. They'll always have amazing memories and traditions that you taught them. I'll make sure Connor and Cole always remember their Grandpa for the great man that he was. XOXOX
Suzi, Connor and Cole
Larry Logsdon
October 29, 2007
I am so sorry to about Jim. We have been friends since high school. He will be greatly missed.
Terry Potts
October 29, 2007
Kathy
I can't imagine what you must be going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Larry, Ann,Kayla & Halee Perdue
October 28, 2007
Luck made us neighbors, Love makes us friends!!!
Beth Brown
October 28, 2007
Oh Kathy,
We are so very sorry about Jim...we thought the world of him! If you need anything, let us know!
Love,
Mike, Beth and kids
Robin Luhning
October 28, 2007
Dear Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I'm glad you two were able to share so many fun adventures and life together. I hope you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Robin
Richard Pruett
October 28, 2007
Jim was a good man. I always enjoyed his company and working with him . He will be missed .
John & Sandra Peebles
October 28, 2007
Dear Kathy & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jim passing. We always enjoyed his gentle manner & just a happy guy. May God comfort you all during this sad
time. Sandy
Bill & Mary Ann Mulconnery
October 28, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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