Jim Danforth Obituary
Jim worked for many years as a high school educator and coach. He met and befriended many colleagues over the years. Jim loved his family and friends, sports, music, and had a never-ending sweet tooth. Highlights in Jim's life included watching his children grow up, the birth of his four grandchildren, and the Cubs winning the World Series in 2016.
Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 PM until 8:00 with a funeral service beginning at 6:30 PM at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (https://www.michaeljfox.org/).
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Michael Rausch
September 28, 2025
Jim was my H.S. Gym teacher. My best memory of him is that he wanted the best for each student. He is one of the remembered ones who helped make me who I am today. This world lost a great person. Class of 95"
Dennis Cromer
September 28, 2023
I miss Jim. He was a good person, a good coach and a friend to many. I have many good memories of coaching with Jim. I am sure his family thinks back on wonderful times with him, as well. God bless ...
Bruce Firchau
September 28, 2023
Jim is always in my prayers. He was a special man who always thought of others first before he thought of himself. Bruce Firchau
Lori Sink
October 7, 2022
Worked with Jim at D-C for several years. His calm demeanor and hard work were well noted. His intensity for basketball always a positive. Condolences to the family, a kind man you will miss. Rest in Peace.
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Jim DeLong
October 6, 2022
So glad to have been able to coach with and for you in 2 sports at DCHS...We had a great time working with the players and enjoying the development of their skills... You were a kind and gentle soul and I will always remember you in the best of ways... I have great respect and admiration for you... You are no longer hurting or suffering. Rest in Peace and God Bless.
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Bruce Firchau
October 6, 2022
Jim was the complete package, he was a great family man, an excellent teacher, a gentleman and a heck of a coach. I will always remember his professionalism and kindness to me. He was an Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Famer and honor he so richly deserved and is now in GOD'S Hall of Fame.
Bruce Firchau
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Graper Griffin
October 6, 2022
Thanks for being a great coach,motivator and person,rest easy COACH.
My condolences to the Family.
GRAPER GRIFFIN
Mike Rausch
October 5, 2022
My heart goes out to the family. Mr. Danforth will be missed by many.
Lisa S.
October 4, 2022
Mr. Danforth was one of my favorite PE teachers at DC back in 1988-1992. It´s been 30+ years and I remember him like it was yesterday. My condolences to your family.
Jim Petersen
October 4, 2022
We worked together at Dundee-Crown High School. He was a good friend and fellow teacher.
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