James Edward Folliard

James Edward Folliard, died from complications of COVID 19 on July 31st. He was 98 and grew up on Chicago's south side. Jim was proud of his service in WW II from 1942-1945 assigned to the Military Police and eventually G2 (Intelligence and Security.) He later joined his local American Legion and served as Post Commander. In the Army, Jim received specialized training in Radio Communications and learned to install audio systems that could communicate between areas on the battlefield. His career path led him to become a Local 134 electrician and he was certified as an Electronic Technician. In 1967, Jim and his wife Ann bought a house in Oak Lawn where they raised their 5 kids. This was Jim's dream and he lived it fully being a devoted husband and involved parent who was there for sports and projects and many fun adventures. Jim was predeceased by his wife Ann (Gansinger) and five siblings Katherine (Russell Rasmussen), Winifred (Rob Halligan), Veronica Folliard, Patrick (Elizabeth) Folliard, and Mary Eleanor (Raymond Scannell & Joseph Zunic.) He is survived by his children: Sharon Folliard (Lance Driskill), Jim (Laura) Folliard, Julie Folliard, Mike Folliard (Christina Klintworth), Sandy Folliard, and his seven grandchildren. "Uncle Jimmy" is also survived by 23 nieces and nephews and their children. In lieu of flowers, Jim's legacy would be served by donations to The American Legion, a veteran's service organization www.legion.org. To honor Jim's memory, a celebration of his life will be held on Monday August 15th. There will be a visitation at 9:30am until the time of a funeral mass to be held at 10:30am at St John Fisher Catholic Church, 10200 S Washtenaw, Chicago, IL 60655. All attendees are required to wear masks. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home 5570 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Phone(708) 425-0500 Website www.ThompsonKuensterFuneralHome.com