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James Vail Obituary
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 10th at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 East Westminster, Lake Forest, IL. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to The Church of the Holy Spirit, or to Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke Hospital, Attn: Development Office, 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612.
Wenban Funeral Home of Lake Forest (847-234-0022) is serving the Vail family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Vail
Pat and Charles Isely III
August 10, 2002
Peggy...
I remember back to 1973 when we arrived here to Lake County and Jim was one of the first to give me a
call at the chamber. He was a friend indeed for both of us these last years since we became members
at the Church of the Holy Spirit.
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Pat and Chuck
Robert Noble
August 10, 2002
Your famly is one of the things that makes our block a wonderful place. We will miss Jim's easy smile and gentle laugh. He was always ready with a smile and wave. You are in our thoughts.
Bob and Judy
Peter and Lu Martin
August 9, 2002
What great times we had with you and Peggy! And what great memories of Dartmouth Glee Club trips!
Bonnie and Bernie Lachner
August 8, 2002
Our memories of the two of you go back to Columbus, Ohio. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your sons.
Nancy and Herb Knight
August 8, 2002
The Hill winds will always remember Jim Vail. Wah-Hoo-Wah for a loyal son of Dartmouth.
Marilyn Mills Johnson
August 7, 2002
I was so sorry to read of Jim's death. I rememder all the Vails with fondest memories from our days at Country Day. My sincerest sympathy to each of you.
Marilyn Mills Johnson
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