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James Smetana Obituary
James Smetana Sr. 78, loving husband of Kathleen; devoted father of James (Nancy) and Michael (Alison); and proud grandpa of Haley, Matthew, Taylor and Mollie; brother to Eric (Mickey) and the late Paul (Debbie) passed away peacefully on June 28, 2014 with his boys by his side. Born March 9, 1936 in Oak Park, Illinois James served in the Army. He specialized as a mapmaker, and that paved the way for a lifelong career in the printing industry. His devotion to his community was apparent through his longtime involvement with the Glenview Lions Club and as part of the fabric of the community. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 5 ,2014 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at N.H. Scott and Hanekamp Funeral Home. 1240 Waukegan Road, Glenview, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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July 4, 2014
For the longest time I have missed the Jim with whom I took long walks while Bernie and Kathy went fishing at the crack of dawn at Eagle River. Those memories sustained Bernie and me through Jim's toughest years. My friendship with you, Kathy, and our sharing of our children and grandchildren, continues to be a blessing to me. To Jim I bid, "Shalom".
Buzzie Lieberman
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N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home1240 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025
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