Name: Visitation for James Hodapp Jr.
Start: 2017-09-21T15:30:00.000Z
End: 2017-09-21T17:30:00.000Z
Location: Gurnee Salata Funeral Home

James Dean Hodapp Jr., 50, passed away on September 17, 2017, at his home in Gurnee, IL. He was born March 16, 1967, to Sharon and James Hodapp. Jim was a loving brother to Douglas Hodapp of Park Ridge and Daniel Hodapp of Denver, CO. Jim married his wife Christine (nee Frakes) on March 12, 1998. They had three beautiful children: Jack 17, Rose 14, and Faith 10. Jim was a kind and patient husband and father. He was a lover of music, whether listening or playing the guitar. Jim was a true friend to all that knew him and will be sorely missed. A visitation and memorial service honoring Jim will be held on Thursday, September 21, at 10:30am, service begins at 12pm at Gurnee Salata Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 20, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for James Hodapp

18 Entries

Gregory Hodapp

September 22, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family who has lost far too soon a loving husband, father, son and brother. James Hodapp Jr was my cousin.

My remembrance is one of him attending a Hodapp Family Reunion in Minnesota where the Hodapps are a pioneer family of Blue Earth County MN.

The family reunion of late 1970s that I'm remembering included a mass at the old Catholic church in St. Clair MN where Father Paul Hodapp was the pastor for many years, and the church grounds include the Hodapp family plot, the resting place of many generations of Hodapps. At the mass, I recall James Jr, as a young boy, sitting in a pew toward the front of the church with his parents and brothers. They made a very distinct impression sitting in the rural church having come from the city.

After mass, the family gathered on the old Victorian farm of Henry Hodapp, our great-grandfather, who was a Minnesota State Representative in 1919. I was raised on another neighboring farm in an old farmhouse lived in for many generations by our family.

I was raised on the Minnesota farm, but I've lived my adult life in Chicago and on Lake Shore Drive for over twenty years.

Sharon Johnson

September 22, 2017

Jim was wonderful to work with and always wanted to get the best job done all around, very professional, patient and kind. I'm so very sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.

kathy martin

September 21, 2017

so sorry for your loss Marv & Kathy Martin

September 21, 2017

We were very sorry to learn of your loss.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Michael and Mari Brown

Douglas Johnson

September 21, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about this...all the best to Jim's family.

Sheryl Salon

September 21, 2017

Dearest Sharon, Christine, Doug and Daniel - your loving son, husband and brother has left you way too soon. Jim was a kind and gentle soul. May all your fond memories, love and support of family and friends help you get thru this difficult time. Much love is sent your way.

Gary Pfister

September 20, 2017

Gonna miss you my friend. Infinite love & gratitude for brightening my life!

Markham Nakagawa

September 20, 2017

I am so sorry to hear that Jim is gone. I had not seen him since high school, but we had kept in touch and messaged each other a few times over the past few years. Although he will be missed and fondly remembered, he is never gone. His greater purpose has called him and now he is on his way to fulfill it. It was a great pleasure to know him here.

Richard Beck

September 20, 2017

Crissy I am thinking of you, Jack, Rose, and Faith through this tragic time. I hope God and family can help you cope with this. Marty and I send our love. Uncle Dick.

Jim Pasala

September 20, 2017

Thoughts with you and your family Doug during this difficult time.

Carol Forte

September 20, 2017

To the family... I am so sad and sorry for your loss . Jim was a great guy and always fun to be around a special guy who will be missed by many.... He is now an angel watching over all of you. Blessings and prayers..
Carol Forte

Diana Knott

September 20, 2017

My heart goes out to the whole Hodapp family. Sending love and prayers .

Neil Fitzsimons

September 19, 2017

I will always remember the hilarious and good times we had from junior high through our early twenties. Jimmy was thoughtful and and kind hearted, truly one of a kind. We caught up a few years ago and it was great to understand how fulfilled he was with his life. My prayers go out to your family.

Laura Boone

September 19, 2017

So sorry for your loss. RIH Jim.

Becky Frakes

September 19, 2017

To my baby sister who is the kindest person I know and to my QEP! I am so sorry for your loss. I would take your pain if I could. And to Sharon, Danny, and Dougie I prayed that your sorrow will soon pass. Jim is now with his dad and the best part about this is we will see him again. This is truly in gods hands! There are no words for me to express how I feel about your loss!

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