James Mrazek

1962 - 2006

James Mrazek

1962 - 2006

BORN

1962

DIED

2006

James Mrazek Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 14, 2006.
James David Mrazek, 43, of Rock Island, died Thursday, January 12, 2006, in Davenport, Iowa.
Services are 10 a.m. Monday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island, where he was a member. Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Wheelan Funeral Home, Rock Island, where a Christian wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to either St. Pius X Catholic Church or to Alleman High School.
James was born May 10, 1962, in Rock Island, Ill., a son of Joseph J. Mrazek and Elizabeth Ketter Mrazek. He started his career at Davenport Bank & Trust and spent many years in the banking industry.
He was a member of the Davenport Rotary Club and was active in the United Way. He was an avid sports fan, particularly for the Chicago Bears and the Illini. Other interests included gardening, canoeing, and rafting.
Surviving are his mother, Elizabeth Mrazek, Rock Island; sisters (and spouses), Beth and Ed McQuillan, Lisle, Ill., and Patrice and Bob Johannsen, Port Byron, Ill.; brother, Steve Mrazek, Rock Island; niece and nephews, Tim, Kate, and Mike McQuillan; and dear friend, Cheryl Riley, Davenport.
Preceding him in death were his father, Joseph, and a brother, Tom Mrazek.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanfuneralhome.com.

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Marlyn Cain

January 14, 2006

I wanted you to know how sad I was when Cheryl called to tell me of Jim's death. He was so gregarious with an infectious laugh. A renaissance man who always had the best looking lawn in the neighborhood and could cook, too. His passing is the loss of a special man.

Greg Layton

January 14, 2006

Snickerdoodle? Jimmy, today you make me cry, but the times you've made me laugh are too numerous to ever be outweighed. Without your bright eyes, beaming smile and outgoing personality, those young ladies at the Underground in 1995 probably would not have come over to say hello, and I may never have met my wife and been blessed with my little girls who are my life. We will never forget that or you.



Our good times are too numerous to list, but some highlights include:



The night I met Donna

The night Jim met Cheryl

Golf trips to Wisconsin

Canoing in Iowa

Boundary Waters expedition with Donna and Tony

Laughing until my face hurt (lots of times)



We love you Jim.



Greg, Donna (Makena and Kyra) Layton

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