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James Savage Obituary

James J. Savage, age 69, of Lombard. Beloved husband of Sandra Savage, nee Marino; loving father of James Jr. (Vicki) Savage, Brian (Michelle) Savage, and Kristen Savage; dear son of the late Patrick and the late Margaret Savage, nee Kearney; devoted grandfather of Anthony, Jimmy, Emma, Mia Savage, and Ryan Stringer; fond brother of Patrick, Brian, Mary, Maggie, Bridget, and the late Kevin. Systems analyst for International Harvester and Navistar for 35 years. Visitation Wednesday, May 18, 3-9 PM at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks. S. of Roosevelt Rd.) Lombard. Prayers Thursday, 9:15 AM from the funeral home to St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Mass 10 AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, 733 Third Avenue, Suite 510, New York, NY 10017, are appreciated. Funeral Info: 630-932-1500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 15, 2016.

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Ronald Jackson

May 12, 2022

Sandy and extended Savage family - Has it really been 6 years. I still think of Jim often and hope that all of you have moved on in your lives as I know that Jim would want each of you to do! We will all meet again! Jim was a great person - we all should be thankful that he was in our lives!!

Charlene Edwards

May 18, 2016

Sandy and family,
We send our heartfelt condolences to you at this difficult time. I will always remember how Jim's exuberant Irish laughter brightened our office atmosphere at Navistar. Our prayers are with you.

Ron & Michele Broviak

May 18, 2016

Jim will always be remembered as you share the stories and the memories of how he lived his life. We certainly will miss him in the neighborhood. Throughout this difficult time may you also know the deep sympathy and concern from Broviak Family.

May 17, 2016

Sandy and family
Our deepest condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May you find comfort from those around you.
Diane and Bob Mussar and family.

Ron & Nancy Haussmann

May 17, 2016

Love and sympathy go out to the entire Savage family. Jim was a wonderful person, neighbor, father and husband who will be greatly missed. He left behind the best of himself in each one of you.

May 17, 2016

Dear Sandy and family, Deepest sympathy to all of you. I know how devoted you were to him. Speak of him often and remember all he has meant to you. Do him proud by keeping the family close together. God bless all of you. Betty Kramer

Andrew Kramski

May 17, 2016

Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Savage Family on your great loss. I worked with Jim at Navistar. He was a great human being who will be missed by all.

Cathy O'Rourke

May 17, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your family member. Your memories will keep him with you always. With sympathy Cathy O'Rourke

Leslee Scully and Russ Kotz

May 16, 2016

Jim was one of the first people I met when I started working at IH. I will forever remember his smile and how he made us laugh. May the love of those around you provide you comfort and peace at this difficult time.

Helm Family

May 16, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss, Savage family. We are thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time.

May 16, 2016

To the Savage Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Deepest Sympathies

Joe, Aileen, Sheila and Gerry

Glenna Eorgoff

May 16, 2016

Sandy and family, I was a co-worker of Jim's at Navistar for 30+ years, he was wonderful to work with, I will always remember his smile and his laugh. I am so sorry he didn't get to enjoy the long and healthy retirement he earned and deserved. He will be deeply missed.

Garry & Marcia Perrot

May 16, 2016

Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Savage family. Jimmy was a wonderful guy to know and to work with. We will truly miss him.

Tim Schnaedter

May 16, 2016

As another member of the International Harvester family leaves this earth, our heart breaks once again!

May 16, 2016

Sandy and family,
We want to send our deepest condolences. How very sad. Jim will be missed.
Love
Mary and Terry Conley and family

May 16, 2016

Our deepest sympathy,
Angelo, Chasi, Joseph and Anthony Tonini

Mary Lou Rioux

May 15, 2016

Sandy and family, tom and I are so very sorry. Jim was great to work all thoughts years and a good friend. I will miss him. Prayers are with you.

Mary Lou and Tom Rioux

Ronald Jackson

May 15, 2016

To all of the Savage family. I was a coworker of Jim's at Navistar and have had the pleasure of meeting some of you at a past retirement party. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of you on your loss. It is my loss as well. Jim was a great coworker and human being. He certainly will be missed. God bless all of you and give you comfort in this difficult time of loss.

May 15, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers for Sandy and family. I was a classmate of Jim's at St. Mel grade School and my husband Jim went to high school with Kevin, Jim's brother. Time goes quickly, but the memories are forever. God bless all of you with peace.

Jim and Flora (Castellano) Rakas

May 15, 2016

To the Savage Family,
Our hearts go out to all of you in your time of sorrow. May the memories give you peace and comfort. We want to express our sympathy and let you know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our deepest sympathy,
Angelo, Chasi, Joseph and Anthony Tonini

Joshua Van Staalduinen

May 15, 2016

Family and friends, we are sorry for your loss, and are honored to comfort and care for you during this difficult time. We invite you to use this web page and guest book as way to honor James whether you are near or far.
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May 15, 2016

To the Savage Family. Our sincere condolences to the entire Savage Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Raymond Orsolini Family

May 15, 2016

To the Savage Family. You have our sincere condolences on Jim's passing. Our sincere sympathies are with you all.

The Raymond Orsolini Family

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