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James Sokol Obituary

Proud U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, dedicated employee for over 45 years at ComEd, avid golfer, Chicago White Sox fan and Model Trains collector/enthusiast. Beloved Husband of Beatrice for 74 years (nee Kramer). Loving Father of Jim (Susie) Sokol Jr., Sharon (Gary) Kochanek, Donald Sokol & Janet (John) Lombard. Cherished Grampie of Julie (Wes), Jeff (Debbie), Cheryl (Jim), Jennifer (Lucas), Jackie (Erik), Megan, Jeff (Caitie), Jimmy (Janet) & Joey. Adoring Great Grampie of Kai, Ali, Matthew, Jonathon, Josie, Nora, Jack, Annie, Michael, Emily, Olivia, Kate & Lily. Devoted Son of the late: John & Anna (nee Ledin) Sokol. Dear Brother of the late: Mildred (Bud) Rich. Visitation Monday, May 8th from 9 a.m. until time of chapel prayers 11 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. www.kerryfh.com ~ (708) 361.4235 ~ www.facebook.com/kerryfuneral

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Published by Chicago Tribune from May 5 to May 7, 2017.

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Sue Wallerstein

May 5, 2017

Don and I extend our deepest sympathy to all who loved Jim. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

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8

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

May

8

Prayer Service

11:00 a.m.

Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

May

8

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Saint Alexander Church

IL

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Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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