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James Maddin Obituary

James W. Maddin "Jim", age 94 1/2, long time resident of Hinsdale, formerly of Chicago. A veteran of the U.S. Army and Marine Corp., years in the ink and printing business, an avid sportsman who also played 16-inch softball for 40 years. Member of Charter Fitness and former ER volunteer at Hinsdale Hospital for 23 years. Always a gracious host of countless daily "cocktail hours" where everyone was welcome. He will be remembered for his love, thoughtfulness and humor. Beloved father of Jim "J.P." and Carole (fiance the late Phil Hanahan) Maddin, dear grandfather of Christropher (Libby) Maddin, Heather Young, Diana Finch and Kirsten Wilhelm. Cherished great grandfather of Dylan and Nik Maddin. Private Interment. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from May 6 to May 8, 2022.

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Larry Joanne Wyatt

June 8, 2022

Carole, we´re so sorry to here your Dad passed away, Our Heart goes out to you and your brother, RIP

David J Dowling

May 9, 2022

My Deepest Sympathy`s from son of Jerry Dowling a fellow softball player and dear friend.
J.P your Dad and I had been trying to get together for lunch but COVID and Illnesses had made that not possible. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
My e-mail is [email protected]

The Gibbons Family

May 7, 2022

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