Crystal Lee James

Crystal Lee James obituary, Rockford, IL

Crystal Lee James

Crystal James Obituary

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Crystal Lee James, 76, of East Dundee, IL died Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Janesville. Born September 19, 1947, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert L. and Gloria C. (Farr) Adams. Graduate of Rockford East High School, Class of 1965. Crystal married Steve W. James on October 7, 1972 at Trinity Lutheran Church. He passed away January 26, 2021. She was an avid collector, loved to read, very generous and always looked forward to get togethers with family and friends. Crystal was best known as a loving mother, grandmother and friend.
Survived by her children, Brad (Melissa) James of Orfordville, WI and Barbara Mueller of West Dundee, IL; grandchildren, Nicholas, Braxton, & Grayson James & Jack Mueller; and extended family. Also predeceased by her parents.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Olson North Main Chapel, 2811 N. Main St., Rockford. Visitation will be from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the service. Private burial in Willwood Burial Park. Memorials may be made to the family to establish at a later date. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit olsonfh.com.
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Cindy Cooper

July 26, 2024

i remember sometime when Steve was bringing her to meet family. I was young! I remember she was always happy to have us visit. I remember her collectibles. I remember her smile and laugh. She will be missed.

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