James P. Schreiner
James P. Schreiner
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James P. Schreiner passed away at the age of 62, on Friday, November 7, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center. James was born on September 22, 1963 the son of the late Clyde and Mary Charlene (nee Lehmann). He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School Class of 1981, and was the basketball's team "Superfan".
He was a lifelong supporter of the Chicago Cubs and Bears. He was also an avid NASCAR fan who loved the excitement of race day and cheering on his favorite drivers
James is survived by his brothers, Michael (Norma) Schreiner, Robert (Marianne) Schreiner, Charles (Deb) Schreiner, and Dan Schreiner; sister, Kathy (RB) Henschen, several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.
Visitation for James P. Schreiner will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, IL from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Interment will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery, Plainfield, IL. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. for procession.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at , where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence
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Upcoming Events
Nov
12
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet
3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL
Send FlowersNov
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Graveside service
10:30 a.m.
St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery - Plainfield
Rt. 59 and east on Plainfield-Naperville Road, Plainfield, IL
Send FlowersServices provided by
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel