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James Frederick Geary Sr.

James Geary Obituary

James Frederick Geary Sr., age 78, of Wheaton and formerly of Chicago. Drafted at the age of 17 into the Army Air Core, was shot down on Christmas Eve in 1944 and survived to become a Chicago Police officer for 23 years and then worked security at Hawthorne Race Track for over 22 years and retired. Beloved husband of Marcella, nee Sloma; loving father of James Jr. and Gail Marie; almost grandpa to Katie, Megan and Billy DuPont and Brian Wiest; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; he was preceded in death by his parents, James Allen and Bernice, nee Marhoefer, Geary. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd. (1 blk E. of Naperville Rd.), Wheaton. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. Prayers to St. James the Apostle Church, Glen Ellyn, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Please omit flowers. Funeral info 630-668-0016.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from May 17 to May 18, 2004.

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Richard Havlik

May 19, 2004

I WAS A DETECTIVE SGT. ON THE STICKNEY POLICE DEPT. FROM 1975 TO 2001. I WORKED WITH JAMES AT THE TRACK ON VARIOUS CASES. HE WAS A GREAT GUY. I MOVED TO WISCONSIN WHEN I RETIRED AS MY GRANDFATHER WAS BORN IN HILLSBORO, WI. MY ADDRESS IS P.O. BOX 382,LAVALLE, WI. 53941 2

Nancy Polzin

May 18, 2004

Our deepest condolences to your entire family in your loss. Words cannot express our sympathy.

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Sandie Froehlich

May 18, 2004

Dear Gail: I was sorry to hear of your father's passing. May knowing that he's with God, comfort you now and always.



With sincere sympathy,



Sandie

Paul & Denise Accinno

May 18, 2004

Our sincere condolences to the entire family for your loss. We have very fond memories of our visits and we know he will certainly be missed. We will pray for your strength during this most difficult time.

Tom Kieskowski, Sr.

May 17, 2004

I'm saddened by the news of Uncle Jim's passing. I will always remember the good times we had fishing, playing cards, telling jokes, bowling, family get togethers and good conversation.

I will miss him.

Anna Sopoci

May 17, 2004

Your loss is a loss for us all. Uncle Jim and a great laugh and we always were proud of him accomplishments.



I wil always remember his smile.



Love Anna Sopoci

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