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JAMES WISTED Obituary
Born April 10, 1952, in DeKalb, the son of Robert D. and Annabea (Pinkston) Wisted, Jim worked at Northern Illinois University in the Building Services Department for more than 30 years. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in DeKalb, a former member of the DeKalb Kiwanis Club, and attended the Citizens Police Academy run by the DeKalb County Sherriff.
He is survived by his two brothers, David (Alicia) Wisted of West Chicago and Daniel (Kathy) Wisted of Alpharetta, Ga.; eight nieces and nephews, Courtney and Jordan Rogers, Taylor, Cooper and Tori Wisted and Morgan, Colin and Madison Wisted; brother-in-law, Rick (Mary Ann) Rogers of DeKalb; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jolynn Rogers in 2005 and Julayne in infancy; and his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Anderson Funeral Home, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, with the Rev. Brian Gilbert of First United Methodist Church in DeKalb officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at Anderson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the James R. Wisted Memorial Fund for the Jolynn Rogers Education Scholarship in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, call 815-756-1022 or visit AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Paul Masick
September 3, 2010
I have had Jim as a freind for 15 years and many good times together. He stoped by my house July 17-18 on his way back for Florida. Im so glad we had those days together. I will miss him. May he rest in Peace
RONALD ENGEL
August 11, 2010
MY DEEEPEST , PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY, AND FRIENDS. JIM WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE, ; WAS JUST IN FLORDIA TO SEE ME,JULY 10 FOR A WEEK . I GOT SICK FRIDAY NIGHT , WAS VERY UPSET ,I WAS SICK ;WAS IN THE HOSPIAL FIVES DAYS. I COULD' NOT SHOW HIM AROUND ......SAY GOOD-DAY ,JIM SAID BE BACK AGAIN,,,,I SAID WILL BE IN ILLINIOS , OCT PICK ME AT THE AIRPORT.......I REALLY HAD A GOOD PERSON TO LOSE AS HE WAS ONLY 58 , ME 69 ....MAY HE REST IN PEACE.....I HAVE ANOTHER ONE HELPS ME FROM HEAVEN.!!
SO LONG , MAY GOD BLESS ALL!
RON ENGEL
Frank & Carol Engel
August 9, 2010
Our sincere condolences to Jim's family.
Jim was a kind man and will be missed by many. He was a wonderful friend to Ron. May he rest in piece.
August 9, 2010
Jim,
I came to know you through our times together while you worked to take good care of the DeKalb CGS building. You were always very friendly and caring. I am glad we had the time to share our stories. My thoughts are with your family!
Missy McMaster
August 6, 2010
Please accept our sympathy.
-Jack Edwards and Family
Brenda Smith
August 5, 2010
Jim you were one in a million. I worked with you for a long number of years. You were well liked and will be missed. My condolences go out to all your family. He spoke so highly of all his nieces and nephews.
August 5, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Theresa, Jim & Jimmy Wessel
Sherrie Taylor
August 5, 2010
I only got to know Jim in the last 8 months or so while he worked in our building. He seemed like such a gentle soul and always had a smile. He will be missed. My thoughts are with his family.
Valerie Lorusso
August 5, 2010
To the Wisted Family my sincere condolences.
Jim worked in our building and he always had a kind word and cheerful, "Hello!" to all he encountered throughout the day. May Jim find peace in the Lord's care.
Brian S.
August 5, 2010
You will be in our thoughts and prayers Jim. You were one of the nicest people I have ever met.
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