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James Jilek Obituary

Jilek, James J. On February 18, 2011, Jim sighed his last breath peacefully while waiting for a lung transplant at the age of 59. Suffering from Pulmonary Fibrosis of the lungs since 2007, Jim fought a valiant and determined battle in recent months. Jim is survived by his wife Carol (Wezyk); sisters Marijo (Mark) Jilek-Perlewitz and Janna (Neil) O'Connell; and niece, Novy O'Connell. He is further survived by brothers-in-law, Denis (Sandy) Wezyk, James (Kathy) Wezyk, Thomas (the late Marye) Wezyk, Ronald (Judy) Wezyk and sister-in-law, Rosanne (John) Maybee. Further survived many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and nephews. Jim was a loyal and longtime employee of WE Energies. His passion for travel took he and his wife to all 50 states and 33 foreign countries. A debt of gratitude is owed to those caring and devoted members of the cardio-pulmonary transplant team, as well as the angels of the MRICU of St. Luke's hospital. A celebration of his well-lived life will be held with a visitation at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 22, at 4-8PM. Additional visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 9:30AM until the time of the Service of Remembrance at 10AM. Burial to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Feb. 20, 2011.

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Ol' friends from the Port

March 1, 2011

So very sorry to hear the sad news about Jim. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Rita Bilsborough

February 22, 2011

Marijo, you and all of Jim's family are in my thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to your loved one. I'm sure all the wonderful memories you have of Jim will help get you through this very hard time. Love you Marijo. Rita

Jessica Radovich

February 22, 2011

Carol, my deepest sympathies. I will never forget Gasman's laugh.

jerry palinski

February 21, 2011

Carol, my deepest sympathy of your (our) loss of jim ,he will surley be missed at ron's on thursdays. he always made my week with his stories thursdays will never be the same without him.

Gary haag

February 21, 2011

Hey Carol,
Jim was one of our favorite "characters" he was great to be around and you were great for him.We will miss "storming the bastille" all our love,

James & Kathy Wezyk

February 21, 2011

Carol you are in our thoughts always
We will miss Jim
From the WEZYK klan of Georgia
JIM KATHY RENEE TONY WENDY DAVE MICHAEL JOJO
EMMA MOLLY RED BLUE & KESHA

February 21, 2011

Dearest Carol, we are so sorry for the loss of your husband, Jim. what a guy! He'd always call us when he knew the bird food at Pet World was buy 5# and get 5# free. We'll miss his calls. Good for both of you in accomplishing all of the travel you guys did. Unfortunately we will be unable to make the wake since we will be in Nevada visiting Rick's mom for her Birthday of 94 years. But, we will be thinking of you. Jim will truly be missed by a ton of friends and family.

Love, Cathy and Rick Zalenski
Mukwonago, WI

Crystal Weber

February 21, 2011

We will miss you deeply Jim... Carol you are in our thoughts.... Love Harry and Crystal Weber

Mark & Sonya Cefalu

February 21, 2011

Jim was such a special man, funny to the bone, and Mark and I enjoyed all of his funny stories. The world will miss him. Love you Carol.

Loagn & Barb Maybee

February 21, 2011

Just a note to let you know you are in our thoughts and have been for some time.
Love and Prayers, Logan and Barb Maybee

February 21, 2011

With deepest Sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Aunt Carolyn and Uncle Harry

Nicole Defenbaugh

February 20, 2011

I loved seeing pictures from your amazing travels and hearing stories about the times you babysat us. Jim had a great laugh and always put a smile on our faces. He will be missed!

Ted&Dorothy Junkin

February 20, 2011

Our Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deapest sympathies
Ted and Dorothy Junkin

Wendy Willis

February 20, 2011

I am so very sorry for this loss. I do pray he will be watching over us all armed with his grand sense of humor. I cannot remember a conversation where he didn't make me smile, even when I was small. Our beloved "Weasel Face" will be greatly missed!

Aunt Carol, we love you and want you to know that you are always welcome to visit the Willis/Wezyk family here in Hotlanta.

Rob & Michelle Krezman

February 20, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Carol and the rest of the family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 20, 2011

Dearest Cuz, words cannot express our sympathies in the death of Jim. Everyone that knew him was blessed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Lee & Jane Sieja

Diana & Steve Haertel

February 20, 2011

Carol.. we're so sorry. Jim had such a wonderful humor and attitude! There will be a void in this world without him.

Judy O'Callaghan

February 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Carol Walloch

February 20, 2011

"To everything there is a season… and a time to every purpose under heaven." May you find comfort in knowing that caring thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you.
Sympathy "In the seeds of this life, we find hope for a better life to come… May it comfort you to know that your Jim is now at peace.

Ron's Pub Ron and Denise

February 20, 2011

GASMAN you will always be remembered at Ron's Pub. Carol please don't be a stranger and stop by you would be surely welcome. I know you loved to travel together but this trip he has to do alone. Until we see you again it was a pleasure to know you.

February 20, 2011

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Carol and the family. Jim was one of the nicest guys we've met. We enjoyed spending time with Jim and Carol on our Costa Rica trip back in 2005 and remained friends ever since. We were thrilled back in Sept 2009 when Jim and Carol stopped by for a visit to our home in Warren, NJ, we truly had a wonderful time with them. Carol, you are always welcome at our house.
Love,
Judy and Harry Sharpe

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Carol

Judy & Harry Sharpe

February 20, 2011

February 20, 2011

We will remember your humor and your outlook on life, julie and stefano (milwaukee, wi)

February 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you .Jim was a great man,husband and uncle he will truely be missed. His stories and laughter will be with me forever.
Love Terry ,Dana,Angela and Kaitlyn
Jackson Wi

February 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief . Jim was truely a great man,husband uncle and friend.
Love
Terry Dana Angela and Kaitlyn
Jackson wi

JAMES WEZYK

February 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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