James L. "Jim" Rioux, age 81, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1998, formerly of Green Bay, WI, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Tabor Hills in Naperville. He was born May 13, 1936 in Appleton, WI. Beloved husband of Ann Lee Rioux (nee DeGroot), whom he married April 25, 1959, loving father of Mary (John) Yoder of Wilmington, OH, Stephen (Cindy) Rioux of Winthrop Harbor, IL, Leann (John) Cook of Hanover Park, IL and Michele (Jon) Newsome of Dacula, GA, adored grandfather of Rita (fiancee, Bridget Hills) Yoder and Max Yoder; Megan Rioux; Jim (Caitlin Quinn) Cook, Sean and Kevin Cook; Jordan (fiancée, Audie Wilcox) Newsome, Emerson and Sylvia Newsome, devoted son of the late Demcy and Alice Rioux, dear brother of Jacqueline (Ron) Kelly of New Braunfels, TX and the late Jack Rioux and the late Jane (the late Jack) Anderson, brother-in-law of Rita (Dan) Duben of Green Bay, WI and Mary Lou (Al) Hendricks of Green Bay, fond cousin, uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. Jim grew up in DePere, WI, was a member of the Class of 1954 at East DePere High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison with a B.S. in chemical engineering. Throughout a long and successful career, Jim worked for Mead Paper Company, Chillicothe, OH, A. B. Dick Company, Niles, IL, Graphic Controls, Wilmerding, PA and the Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago. Jim was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville and was a 4th degree knight with the Knights of Columbus Council #1369, Naperville. Jim loved the Green Bay Packers and the University of Wisconsin Badgers. He enjoyed volunteering at church, bowling, golfing and playing board games, especially trivia. Visitation Monday, November 13, 2017, 3:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 14, 10:30 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 355-8980. A luncheon reception will follow at the church. Interment: Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: St. Thomas the Apostle Care Pantry, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 355-8980, www.stapostle.org or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215, (800) 342-2383, www.diabetes.org For more information, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213.

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Published by Naperville Sun on Nov. 12, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for James Rioux

8 Entries

Patricia l Jansen

November 6, 2021

Once again I offer my condolences to Jimmy's family. It is strange to be without one's husband after so many years, my husband is gone a year now and it is so different without them. At least we know all of us will see those gentle men when we enter the gates of Heaven.

patricia jansen

November 6, 2020

With heavy heart I still remember Jimmy's tender heart and sweet smile. Knowing he was reunited with Aunt Al, Uncle Demsey, his brother Jack, and sister Jane leads me to somehow feel better. I am sure they are all in Heaven, praising our Lord.

pat jansen

November 6, 2019

wonderful cousin; always smiling and friendly, especially to his "younger" cousins, although now I realize I wasn't that much younger. I can remember Jimmy being so good to his Mom and Dad, Aunt Al and Uncle Dempsey. Great human being and the reunion in Heaven must have been quite something!

CAROL KOPISCHKE AUTREY

May 2, 2018

Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of your husband and father. James Rioux was my father's half-brother. My dad's name was Ervin E. Kopischke. Both James and Ervin were the sons of Alice (Weber) Rioux, who also was my grandmother. My father was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on June 23, 1930. I had the opportunity to visit with Alice Rioux just prior to her death and she spoke quite fondly of James and his family.

Donald Camos

November 14, 2017

Had the good fortune to work with Jim. I AMA better person for having made his acquaintance.

Pat and Ron Jansen

November 11, 2017

Dear Ann and family, So surprised and saddened to learn of Jimmy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Many fond memories of Jimmy and death cannot ever take those away, for me or all of you. May the good Lord be with you as you continue this journey now without Jimmy. God bless.

B.J. Schwendwmann

November 11, 2017

My dear cousin, Jim I will miss your big smile and great hugs. I'm so glad we got to get together in these last few years. God bless you all Ann and family.
Love, BJ

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