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James Nierman Obituary

James J. Nierman, of Algonquin, 79 years old, U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class. Beloved husband of Joan E., nee Rosmann; loving father of Laureen (Steve) Prinz, Daniel (Pamela), Mark (Blanche), Margaret (Kevin) Lameka, Patrick (the late Eileen) Nierman, Elizabeth (John) Gessner and the late Timothy; fond grandfather of Christopher Sydney, Jason Sydney, Melissa, Stacy, Erin, Timothy, Nickolas, Eric, Daniel, Matthew, Samantha Nierman, Joan Prinz, Patricia Nierman, Patrick Lameka, Katherine Lameka, James Gessner, Jessica Gessner and the late Kenneth Prinz; dear brother of Agnes, the late Kathleen (Hans) Veldman, the late Dalores (the late Frank) Kind, the late Henry (the late Laverne) and the late Thomas (Judy). Visitation Monday, August 21, 2006 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Willow Funeral Home, 1415 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin, IL (1 mile West of Rt 31). Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. from funeral home to St. Margaret Mary Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. Member of Knights of Columbus Council #11091, 4th degree, Boy Scouts of America/Chicago Council, Holy Name Society, St. Francis Xavier Church Chicago Eucharistic Minister. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Leukemia Research Foundation, 820 Davis Street, Suite 420, Evanston, IL 60201-9535, or Knights of Columbus Council #11091, 111 S. Hubbard St, Algonquin, IL 60102. 847-458-1700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2006.

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John & Jeanette Bychowski

September 17, 2006

We wish to offer our Deepest Sympathies to Joan & Family on the loss of Jim. We all knew him from SFX and appreciated all his volunteer activities for the Parish through the years. He will be missed.



Bill & Sophia Bychowski(Wheaton,Il)

Jim & Joan Bychowski(Chicago,Il)

Ken & Rita(Bychowski)Baumann

(Cape Coral, Fl)

Richard Sanders

September 1, 2006

My sincere sympathy to Joan and the family. My mother, Marian Snyder shared the sad news of Jummy's death with us. I have nothing but happy memories of the visits we had with your family, at the print shop, stores of Jimmy racing--very happy times. Best wishes

Barbara Rolewicz

August 28, 2006

My prayers are with your family.

Don Wilke

August 23, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Nierman Family on your loss.

Michelle Turkaly

August 23, 2006

Dearest Family - I only know Uncle Jimmy from his niece in Phoenix, but I understand that he was one of the best Uncles she could have hoped for. My prayers are with you, Aunt Aggie... Kirsten really loves and cares about you. I am sorry for the loss to your family.

Love in Christ Jesus,

Robert Cook

August 23, 2006

Joan and family,

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May your thoughts always bring a smile and warm feeling to you. love robert

Karen & Dan McGuire (Bychowski)

August 22, 2006

Our prayers are with the entire Nierman family. I will always remember the strong voice and wonderful smile of Mr. Nierman!

August 22, 2006

Our sincerest love and sympathy goes out to all the family at this most painful of all sorrows.God Bless! Bob and Agnes Wilke

Betty (Lorscheider) DeLaurentis

August 22, 2006

Please accept our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nierman family.

Dennis Sepanik

August 22, 2006

Sorry for your loss, I have fond memories of the old days.

Michael Travers

August 21, 2006

Dear Maggie, Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father. May he rest in peace.



Mike and Sarah Travers

Ruth Bychowski-Paparella

August 21, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. "Mr. Nierman" will be in our hearts and memories forever.

Sandy Rolewicz-Miller

August 21, 2006

Sorry to hear of your loss. I remember all the great times we had in scouts at S.F.X. My prayers are with your family.

Kirsten Veldman

August 21, 2006

Uncle Jimmy was my favorite Uncle. He always made me laugh. Especially when he went all around Phoenix looking for hotdogs!

I am so blessed to have visited him and Aunt Joan in May.I will miss him so much.

Love you all!

Kirsten and Hans Veldman

Martha Lorscheider

August 21, 2006

Dear Joan and Family,

So sorry, Jim will be missed by many people. You could always count on seeing his smiling face at any occasion when you went to SFX. A good person, a nice caring man in

every way. He was very special to us.



Our Love and Prayers for all of you,



Gene and Martha Lorscheider

Corinne Lengyel

August 21, 2006

Our sincere condolences. Great memories come to mind from your husband and father. Nierman was a household name in our home. Him being so involved with S.F.X and our great friendships with all the kids. Peace be with you all.

Love The Alwart Family

Mark Lorscheider

August 21, 2006

Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patrick Lameka

August 20, 2006

Hi Papa,I am going to miss you a ton. I really love you and hope you have fun in heaven. You were a cool grandpa! love Patrick

Jewel Babcock

August 20, 2006

With fond memories your cousin

Snapping Dressed Pops with a Trolley

August 20, 2006

Pops & Kenny at Disney on Ice

August 20, 2006

Pops & Joannie on the swing set

August 20, 2006

Pops & Honey with his Race Car

August 20, 2006

Pops in his Navy Uniform with his Mom

August 20, 2006

Pops, Chris & Jason

August 20, 2006

Honey & Pops Wedding

August 20, 2006

Honey & Pops 50th

August 20, 2006

Becky Barnard

August 20, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Benita & Al Wilczynski

August 20, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have wonderful memories of Jim, too numerous to mention here, from our time together at S.F.X. We will miss him and will never forget him.



Love to all the family.

RICHARD DONCHIN

August 20, 2006

I REMEMBER SO MANY TIMES JIM AND JOAN SHOPPED IN OUR STORE...ESPECIALLY THE FIRST ONE...MY REGRETS ON JIM'S PASSING...SINCERELY...RICHARD DONCHIN

Kathy Elster

August 20, 2006

Dear Joan and Family,

Sorry to hear of your loss. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Kathy Wade Elster

Nola Ashworth

August 20, 2006

Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.

Marcia&John Pistorius

August 20, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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