Dr. Raymond "Jim" Kiley

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Dr. Raymond James "Jim" Kiley, Loving husband of Marybeth (Nee McAuliffe) Kiley for 59 years-11 months; Beloved father of Dr. Philip (Amy) Kiley, Karen Kiley and Paul (Claudia) Kiley; Cherished grandfather of Nick, Zach, Nolan, Grace, Amelia, Steven, Imogen, Orla, Eamonn, and Mairead.
Dear brother of the late Jack (Josie) Kiley, Kathleen (the late Bill) Broderick and Mary Lou (Ned) Grant. Fond uncle to many Nieces and Nephews and a dear friend to many.
Jim Kiley was born September 12, 1934 to Ray and Lucy (Nee Hanley) Kiley in Chicago, IL. He graduated from St. Catherine of Genoa School (West Pullman), Leo High School (Auburn Gresham). Jim earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1957 and Doctor of Medicine degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in 1961. During his undergraduate years at Loyola, he was a member of Alpha Delta Gamma fraternity. At the same convocation for his medical degree, Jim's future wife Marybeth earned her Bachelor of Science in Education.
Dr. Jim Kiley completed his residency in pediatrics at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital, and completed an additional year of residency in pediatric cardiology. Jim practiced pediatrics in his office at the professional building at 715 Lake St., in Oak Park, until he retired in 2011. He was on the faculty at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and mentored pediatric residents in his Oak Park office. He touched countless lives in his practice and was noted as a top physician in Chicago Magazine in 1997 and 2001.
Jim and Marybeth were married in 1965 at St. Kilian Church. They had three children between 1966 and 1973: Philip, Karen and Paul. Jim was an active member of Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish, in Park Ridge. Throughout his life Jim valued family, faith, and dedication. He was an avid swimmer at Lake Shore Club, Union League Club, and Lake Geneva.
Visitation Tuesday June 10, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187. Mass Tuesday June 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Internment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Il.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Leo High School