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James Stahelin Obituary
James A. Stahelin, 71 of Addison. Beloved husband of Mary nee Miceli. Loving father of Sandy (Daryle) Gates, Michelle (John) Krage and Tim (Chris) Stahelin. Cherished grandfather of Brandon Gates, Dylan Stahelin, Austin Gates, Tommy Thiesen, Megan Gates, Kyle Krage, Bella Stahelin, Kaylee Krage and Luca Stahelin. Dear brother of the late Jack Stahelin and the late Deborah O’Leary.
Memorial Visitation Wednesday, October 16, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Humes Funeral Home, 320 W. Lake Street, Addison (2 Mi. W. of Rt. 83, 2 Mi. E. of Rt. 53).
Meet at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 254 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191, Thursday, October 17, for 10:00 a.m. Memorial Funeral Mass. Interment is private at Queen of Heaven.
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320 West Lake St, Addison, IL 60101
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