James "Jim" Gunterman

James "Jim" Gunterman obituary

James "Jim" Gunterman

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11

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St Luke Lutheran Church

23 w 080 Butterfield Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL

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St Luke Lutheran Church

23w080 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60187

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Oct

11

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Luke Lutheran Church

23 W 080 Butterfield Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL

Send Flowers

Oct

11

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St Luke Lutheran Church

20w080 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60187

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James Gunterman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Westmont on Oct. 6, 2025.

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James Gunterman, 89, of Lombard, at rest September 28, 2025. Jim was born on May 31, 1936 in Lincoln, IL to John Urban and Julia Ellen (nee Caton) Gunterman. Beloved husband of 53 years to Betty (nee Somogyi); loving father of Cory J. Gunterman, Dennis Gunterman and Kristen Littman. Jim was a stroke survivor of 29 years and was cared for by his loving wife Betty. Jim joined the Air Force in December 1956, serving as a camera/photo repairman. He was honorably discharged on January 13, 1963. He was an avid fisherman. Memorials may be made in Jim's name to Village Vocal Chords care of St. Luke Lutheran Church 23w080 Butterfield Road Glen Ellyn, IL 60187. A Celebration of Jim's life will take place on Saturday October 11, 2025 at 11 A.M. at St Luke Lutheran Church 20w080 Butterfield Road Glen Ellyn. Memorial visitation will be at the church from 10-11 A.M. Arrangements entrusted to Cappetta's West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Westmont & Downers grove. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com

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Upcoming Events

Oct

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St Luke Lutheran Church

23 w 080 Butterfield Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL

Send Flowers

Oct

11

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St Luke Lutheran Church

23w080 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60187

Send Flowers

Oct

11

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Luke Lutheran Church

23 W 080 Butterfield Rd., Glen Ellyn, IL

Send Flowers

Oct

11

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St Luke Lutheran Church

20w080 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60187

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.