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James Kroll Obituary

Kroll, James "Jim" 61, of Waukegan, IL passed away on June 28, 2014 from complications of Leukemia. Jim was born October 3, 1952 in Waukegan and graduated with the class of 1970 from Waukegan High School. He was a member of the Yorkhouse Methodist Church in Waukegan. After retirement, Jim worked at the Ace Hardware in Waukegan. Jim was an avid golfer, a fine woodworker, and a true musician on the saxophone. Jim is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Kroll; daughter, Susan (Jason) Yates; five step-children, Jeff (Linda) Boyd, Denise (Steven) Cleveland, DeAnna Taylor, Jill (George) Bubalo, and Dale Boyd; two grandchildren, Andrew and Haley Yates; six step-grandchildren, Olivia, Drake, Alana and Elyssa Cleveland, Nickolas Bubalo, and Justin Boyd; mother, Dorothy Kroll; siblings, Jack (Laurie) Kroll, Jill (Richard) Cruey, Joyce Braitman, Bob (Cheryl) Kroll, Bill (Michelle) Kroll, and Karen (Bob) Schwanke; and many nieces, nephews and other family. He was preceded in death by his step-grandson, Garrett Taylor; father, Jack Kroll; brother-in-law, Jack Braitman; and nephew, Tom Kroll. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2014 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the Memorial United Methodist Church, 2935 Sheridan Road, Zion. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Rush University Medical Center, 1700 W. Van Buren St., Suite 250, Chicago, IL 60612. Please visit the online guest book at www.congdonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by News Sun from Jun. 30 to Jul. 6, 2014.

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December 15, 2014

Dad.... It has been such a tough month. So many times I wanted to pick up the phone to tell you something. So much has changed Dad. I miss you so much and not a day goes by Drew doesn't talk about you. Love you always

September 18, 2014

Jim, you were a dickens. We had so much fun. It was worth every thing we had to go through to be together. My love forever. Mary

August 5, 2014

Mary..Jack and I were saddened to hear of Jim's passing...he was a very talented man...our deepest sympathy..Jack and Barb Cote

Craig Krohn

July 5, 2014

Sorry to here , was a good friend going thru high school,

Robert Bosch

July 4, 2014

To Mary Kroll and family,
When that moment of one who meant so much, as Jim did to all who knew him I can truly say he said and showed all the best of happiness to enjoy life. He was the most mature & wonderful brother to receive Our Father's promised paradise. Miss you so much

Jane Hager

July 4, 2014

Sorry for you loss, Mary. Praying for you and your family. Remember the good times.

Ellen Powell

July 4, 2014

Dear Susan, Am so sorry for the loss of your father. Please accept my prayers.

sandy wozny

July 3, 2014

Mary & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jim was a great man.
Our prayers are with you all.

Larry & sandy Wozny

July 2, 2014

My condolences, Jim was a great guy.

Dave Latz

Tim and Jan Bosch

July 2, 2014

Mary, Dorothy and to all of the Kroll family, we are so very sorry for your loss and praying for peace and comfort during this time.

Don Perkins

July 2, 2014

We are all praying for the family we are so sorry for your loss.

Don Perkins and the Perkins family.

July 2, 2014

Dear Dorothy and Family,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear son. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless all of the family.

Fondly,

Jeanne Curto Kocal
Noblesville, In.

Mark Smith

July 2, 2014

I'm so very sorry to hear this, Jim was a hell of a guy and way too young to be gone.

Mark Zide

July 2, 2014

Jim was a true friend, the kind anyone would like to have. He was caring and selflessly giving. I will miss you greatly, Jim. I am honored and grateful to have had you as my friend.

Mark M. Zide

DeAnna Taylor

July 1, 2014

Jim you were the best step dad and husband to my mother than our family could have asked for I love you forever ......and no lighting 1/4 sticks of dynamite in heaven 4th of july is almost here

Sue Keating, Keith Donovan

July 1, 2014

Mary and family,
We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was a great guy and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

CORTY STUDEBAKER

June 30, 2014

Dear Mary & family~
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May the good Lord be with you & your family durning this troubled time.

June 30, 2014

June 30, 2014

Ann & Tony Christopulos

June 30, 2014

To Mary and all her family, Tony and I are so sorry of your loss. We waited for him to feel better so we could stop and see you and unfortunately the Lord had other plans. He will be missed so much. A big void going to Ace and he won't be there, walking my dog and won't see him giving your lovely house a beautiful curb appeal. Such a nice man. Please let us know if there is anything we could do.May his memory be eternal.

June 30, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Mary and the Kroll family.I met Jim in Jr High and remained friends for my whole life.We rode Harley's together in the 70's and played golf together thru the years.See you on the back 9... Ed Tentes

I believe this is on Jim and Mary's wedding day.

John Taylor

June 30, 2014

John & Jill Taylor

June 30, 2014

To all of Jim's family and friends. Jim's death is a huge loss to all that knew him.I partied, worked, and road with him, he was a great,great, person to know and be around. R.I.P. bro.

Jane Haisma

June 30, 2014

My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Mary. I will miss seeing Jim here taking care of our condos/yards. You are all in my prayers.

Reggie Roberts

June 30, 2014

My deepest condolences to Mary, Dale and the Family. Jim will be missed.

Gina Woods

June 30, 2014

Jim will be missed by so many. A wonderful man.

Kelly/dannie McDonald

June 30, 2014

Jim you will be missed by your friends at Bonnie brook and hopefully god and all of his angels are getting their clubs fixed in heaven

Liz and Jim Pavelick

June 30, 2014

Dear Mary - We were so sorry to hear about Jim. I always enjoyed talking to him when I was walking my dogs down Bonnie Brook. He was a nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sherrie Garrett

June 30, 2014

My deepest condolences to Susan and her family. God Bless you stay strong and lean on God He will see you through

RIP Jim. You will be missed.

Kim Orawiec

June 30, 2014

Mike Bradley

June 30, 2014

Mary - My most sincere condolences for the loss of Jim.

June 30, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

JIM HOTTON

June 29, 2014

Jim we had some great battles wrestling at Jack Benny. You were on tough SOB!!!! RIP my friend. We will wrestle again in heaven. You

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