James E. Von Thaden

James E. Von Thaden

James Von Thaden Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 4, 2020.
James E. "Jimmy" Von Thaden, 64, December 4, 2020, lifetime resident of the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; beloved son of Mary Sheehan Von Thaden and the late John H. Von Thaden; survived by sons, John R. Von Thaden and Bryan Von Thaden; grandfather of Lauryn, Dane, Rachel, Anthony, Shanna, Nicholas, Valerie, Sarah, Annabelle, Brayden Von Thaden, and Patrick Evers, Jr.; brother of Mary Theresa "Teri" Kristof, John B. Von Thaden, William "Billy" Von Thaden, Christine Schrama, and the late Robert "Bobby" Von Thaden; proud uncle and great uncle of many; dear friend of Kenny Koval. Jimmy served as a private ambulance paramedic for 25 years before retiring. Services will be private. Please visit JIMMY VON TADEN BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or facebook.com/centralchapel Arrangements by McINERNEY CENTRAL CHAPEL. For information, 773-268-0703 or 773-581-9000. Robert J. Moynihan Funeral Director/President Central Chapel 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60638 McInerney Central Chapel 4635 S. Wallace St., Chicago, IL 60609 773-581-9000 www.chapelc.com 773-268-0703 Leading Chicago in Distinctive, Affordable Funeral Care.

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