James H Wolf

James H Wolf obituary, Chicago, IL

James H Wolf

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20

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St. Mary of the Woods

6955 N. Hiawatha Ave., Chicago, IL 60646

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20

Memorial Mass

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St. Mary of the Woods

6955 N. Hiawatha Ave., Chicago, IL 60646

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James Wolf Obituary

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James H Wolf, 84, of Chicago, at rest March 9, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jill Wolf nee Burke; loving father of Jamie (Anne-Marie) Wolf, Caroline (Tom) Mansour, John Wolf, Katharine (Thomas "Ben") Dunn, Daniel (Katie) Wolf and Edward Wolf; adored grandfather of Nora, Joseph, Emma, Burke, Ava, Olivia, Jack, Nolan, Charlotte, Rory, Jim and Marty; fond uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many. James was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jill, his parents Herbert and Catherine, and his brother in infancy William. James was a gifted trial attorney and a dedicated member of St. Mary of the Woods Parish for many years. Visitation Friday, March 20, 2026 9:30-11:30am with mass to follow at St. Mary of the Woods Church 6955 N. Hiawatha Ave. Chicago, IL 60646. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in James' memory to the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago. For information 773.736.3833.

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St. Mary of the Woods

6955 N. Hiawatha Ave., Chicago, IL 60646

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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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6955 N. Hiawatha Ave., Chicago, IL 60646

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