JAMES LEO STUBE

1934 - 2023

James Leo Stube's flight originated in Chicago on June 10, 1934. The first leg of his trip included a crew navigated by his parents, Leon P. Stube and Helen M. (nee Nowicki), along with his fellow travelers, siblings, Charlotte, Shirley (George) Donaldson, and Vivian (Dale) Barnett. For the second leg of his trip, he became the pilot, serving 5 years in the United States Marine Corps. During this segment, he recruited his wonderful co-pilot Joan (nee Ericson) and welcomed his favorite passengers, children Jane (Chuck) Schulien, Anne (Max) Masini, Carol (Bruce) Hammersley, Patty (Rich) Jett, and Christopher. James enjoyed a 34-year career as a pilot for United Airlines, and in the third leg of his long voyage, eleven grand-passengers boarded: Jennifer Schulien, Kate (Graylin) Johnson, Ericson (Elizabeth) Masini, Tyler Masini, Michael Hammersley, Scott (Hannah) Hammersley, Paige Hammersley, Will Jett, Jimmy Jett, Ryan Stube, and Kyle Stube. His first great-grand-passenger, Matteo James hopped on in June of this year. Although he lost his beloved co-pilot of 58 years on December 12, 2016, Jim has since arrived safely at his gate, completed his final checklist, and shut down his engines on November 3, 2023. It was a wonderful flight! Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 9:30am-10:30am with funeral mass following at 10:30am at St. Emily Catholic Church, 1400 E Central Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. Graveside committal with military honors will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL.