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James Nix

1938 - 2019

James Nix obituary, 1938-2019, Calumet Park, IL

BORN

1938

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel

951 W. Washington St.

West Chicago, Illinois

James Nix Obituary

It is with a heavy heart we announce Officer James 'JJ' Nix passed away peacefully Friday, August 16, 2019.

JJ was a proud Army Veteran and served the Palos Heights community as a Peace Officer for approx. 37 years. He touched many lives during his lifetime and will be dearly missed by all. JJ was the cherished son the late James Nix and the late Aleith Nix-Peplow. Dearest brother of Margaret Ann (Kenneth) Peplow. Beloved uncle of James (Susan) Peplow, Janet Capenigro and Joseph (Debra) Peplow. Great uncle to many great nieces and great nephews.

Family and friends to gather Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 11:30AM - 2:00PM for a Celebration of Life at the Palos Heights Recreation Center Orchard Room, 6601 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL 60463. A brief prayer service will begin at 12:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society, at cancer.org, would be greatly appreciated.

For full obituary see www.dupagecremations.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Aug. 23 to Sep. 1, 2019.

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August 27, 2019

I am truly sorry about the passing of your loved one. May God grant your family peace and strength during this difficult time. Deepest sympathies.

August 21, 2019

Rest in Peace, Jim
An Honor knowing and working with you over the years.
Tom Cody
Cook County Sheriff's Police
Merrionette Park PD

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Memorial Events
for James Nix

Sep

7

Prayer Service

12:00 p.m.

Palos Heights Recreation Center Orchard Room

IL

Sep

7

Celebration of Life

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Palos Heights Recreation Center Orchard Room

IL

Funeral services provided by:

DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel

951 W. Washington St., West Chicago, IL 60185

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