James William Bennett Jr.

James William Bennett, Jr., age 57, a lifelong resident of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away on April 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 1, 1967, at Great Lakes Naval Hospital to James W. Sr, and Mary P. Bennett. On March 20, 1999, he married the love of his life Sharon.
Jim fought a lengthy and courageous battle with colon cancer. He was a fighter and never gave up. He always said he would live to 95. He was a 1985 graduate of Round Lake High School.
Jim was a 27-year business owner of Bennett Enterprises in Round Lake Beach. He was a very honest and proficient mechanic.
He was an avid Steelers fan, a very dedicated fan and follower of NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt. He loved sports in general and could tell you anything you needed to know. We called him the walking Wikipedia. Cutting the grass was one of his favorite pastimes. Speed Racer was his favorite TV show to come home to after school and his favorite movie was Days of Thunder.
Jim loved being PAPA to his two grandchildren, Abby (Squirt) and Alec (Larry).
He was preceded in death by his parents James, Sr. and Mary P. Bennett and father-in-law Richard Nadboralski.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Sharon of Round Lake Beach. His two children, Jenny (Greg) Zoetmulder and John, Jr. (Natalie) Herman.
He is also survived by his five doting sisters, Peggy Bennett, Mary Lou Walleck, Sheila Sutton, Nancy (Chris) Freund and Jackie (Don Burza) Bingen.
Favorite mother-in-law Pat "Aunt Bea" Nadboralski and fond brother-in-law to Debbie (Pete) Manos and Pam (Bill) Mock and their children.
Nieces and nephews include Jim (Andrea) Walleck, C.J. (Katie) Walleck, Anthony (Julia) Sutton, Rachael Sutton, Erin (Justin) Bichler, Peyton (Jacob) Jarrad, Amy Bingen and Shannon (Sid) Elizondo. Great Uncle to Amelia, Bennett and Brooks.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please make a donation in Jim's name to the Sage Cancer Center at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital or any other cancer association of your choice.
Jim's visitation will be held on Monday, April 29th from 3 to 8 p.m. at Justen Funeral Home, 3700 Charles Miller Rd, McHenry, IL A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, April 30th at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes St. Bede Catholic Church, 36455 N Wilson Rd, Ingleside, IL
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, McHenry, IL. For information, please call the Funeral Home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends and loved ones may share memories on Jim's tribute wall.