Name: Visitation for James A. Hogel
Start: 2021-04-19T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-04-19T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory

James A. Hogel
Born: August 29, 1963 in Oak Park, IL
Died: April 12, 2021 in McHenry, IL
James Allen Hogel of McHenry, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home. Jim was born August 29, 1963 in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Marlene (Olas) Hogel. On February 19, 2000, Jim married the love of his life, Tracie Svihula.
Jim was the owner of Tyler Cole Builders, a general contracting company specializing in remodels and additions, which he founded in 2001. Along with running a successful business, Jim loved spending time with his family, being outdoors at his Wisconsin property, travelling to different places like Costa Rica, and working out at his local gym – Fitness 120. Jim considered his biggest accomplishment to be his three children; no matter how busy life got he would always make time to support them in whatever they were doing.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Tracie Hogel of McHenry; children: Tyler, Madison, and Julia Hogel, all of McHenry; his father, Joe Hogel; brothers: Joe (Judy) Hogel of Woodstock, Steve (Kim) Hogel of McHenry, and Scott Hogel of Algonquin; and mother-in-law, Laura Svihula. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Marlene Hogel, and father-in-law, Walter Svihula.
Visitation for Jim will be held on Monday April 19, 2021 from 3-7 P.M. at Colonial Funeral Home – 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. A Funeral Mass will be said on Tuesday April 20, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. at Church of The Holy Apostles – 5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Interment will follow in Holy Apostles Cemetery.
Due to current CDC Covid 19 recommendations and Illinois mandates only 50 people will be allowed within the funeral home facilities at a single time and all attendees must wear a mask or face covering while on funeral home premises. We welcome everyone who would like to attend but ask that you make your visit brief in order to allow for everyone in attendance to be able to have an opportunity to show their support for the family.
In Lieu of Flowers, a Collegiate Educational Fund has been set up for Jim's three children through Illinois State Bank at 1689 Curran Rd. McHenry, IL or visit https://gofund.me/26d283ba
Any questions please visit www.colonialmchenry.com or call 815-385-0063

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Published by Northwest Herald from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for James Hogel

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32 Entries

Susan Havelka

May 13, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Danny Bell

May 3, 2021

My Heart and Condolences are with Jim Hogel's Family. I met Jim through my big brother, Bernard Gizzi. I knew that Jim & Bernard were close childhood friends. My prayers are with the Hogel Family. God Bless You All, Danny Bell.

Lynne Rogers

April 26, 2021

Tracie, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Jim always made me laugh and will be missed. Sending comfort and healing to you and your children.

Jackie Snieg

April 20, 2021

Tracie & Family
I was so shocked to hear of Jim's passing. I will always remember his smile & laugh. When my mom (Auntie Celia) & I would go e
toq the house on Clarke St. to get our hair done by Cousin Marlene, Jim was just a little guy but would always smile,giggle& give us a big hug & kiss when he saw us..such a special & fond memory.Also loved his quick wit. All the special memories you have will remain in your hearts forever.
God bless all of you at this most difficult time & those times going forward. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Love,Cousin Jackie Snieg

Eileen (Kubica) McWherter

April 20, 2021

My prayers are with you, Tracie & your children.

Cathy Wos

April 20, 2021

Dear Tracie, Ty, Maddie and Julia,
We are so sorry for your loss and know you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Love, Uncle Joe and Aunt Cathy

Kim Hogel

April 20, 2021

Dear Tracie, on behalf of my family we are so very sorry. You and Jim had a beautiful blessed life together and with that blessing you have three beautiful children together. Tyler, Madison and Julia.They are not only beautiful on the outside but on the inside as well. You have extremely a lot of love and support on your side. Please don´t hesitate to reach out. Your family and friends will always be there for you. All of our love. Steve, Kim, Jason and Derek.

Julie Segerson

April 20, 2021

Tracie and family, I am stunned to learn of Jim's untimely death. Please accept our sincere condolences. I met Jim shortly after my Mom had passed away 20 years ago. I think he had just started Tyler Cole. He finished our basement, and since has re-done our kitchen, all of our bathrooms, replaced our front door, our floors, our walkway, the back of our house after the deck was removed and painted the whole interior. I've spent hours with him and we considered our contractor, our friend! He loved his family and would often show me pics of you all, most recently I think at a concert. I'm so sorry we missed the service. Jim will be in my prayers as will all of you. We will miss his smile and easy laugh, and his "can do" spirit.

God bless,

Julie and Mike Segerson

Kim Carpenter

April 20, 2021

I just heard of Jim's passing yesterday and was shocked and saddened by a life taken too soon.
I am sending my heartfelt prayers for peace to all who loved Jim and that Jim's memory will bring Tracie, the kids and all of those who loved him comfort and of course a lot of laughs. Jim always had a unique glint in his eye. I swear you could see the wheels turning all of the time. Admittedly his very creative mind got him into a bit of trouble in the teen years ;) I remember his love for cars - the Impala SS, the GTO and his first El Camino.

I moved away decades ago, but recall on one visit home shortly after he met Tracie. It was obvious he had found the ONE. He was so very happy. I am so touched to read all of the stories about the family man he became and the love he has for the kids and Tracie. The world definitely lost a special soul. God Speed.

Robin & Dan Olas

April 20, 2021

Tracie & Family, please accept our deepest sympathies and loving support during your time of grief. Jim was always so welcoming with a smile and a hug, and we have so many fond memories of him which we will keep in our hearts forever. May your loving thoughts of him be of comfort to you, Now & Always.

Jim Rice

April 19, 2021

Jim was the kind of guy that I was always glad to see, always had something good to say and the kind of person I try to be like. I will miss him and never forget him.

Ray Bernero

April 19, 2021

For all of his life, Jim has been a special character. His sense of humor, and his smile, have always been infectious.

Due to geography and life's distractions, I lost contact with Jim for too many years. By the grace of God, we reconnected last year and it was as if we had picked up right where we left off.

Jim's love of his family was so evident in our conversations and his untimely death is a reminder to all of us how important it is to never take the people we love for granted. Never be shy about saying, "I love you". Don't put off for "tomorrow", the opportunity to show them how much you love them. Do it today.

There is no doubt that Jim's life on earth has earned him a place in heaven and serves as an inspiration for the rest of us.

Lenny zimka

April 19, 2021

I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

Joe and Julie Remke

April 19, 2021

Joe and Jim although not very often, would have the longest conversations on the phone about everything in life. I think we stood in his driveway for an hour after dropping off his truck one time. Tracie and family, you are in our prayers and so sorry for your loss! The Remke's

Brian and Lisa Pagano

April 19, 2021

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jim. As clients, we became friends with Jim, we enjoyed each visit we had with him. His honesty, ready smile and love of family, made him extra-special to us. We mourn his loss and send our sincere sympathy to his loving family.

Lisa and Scott Diedrich

April 19, 2021

We are so very sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy. We have fond memories of our St. John's Days with the kids and St. Johns Playday outings many years ago now. Jim was amazing when we needed some work done on our house after a tree fell over our family room. I still remember like it was yesterday when the insurance claims guy came out to look everything over and came back with an amount they would pay to "fix" the roof, siding and hole in our ceiling. After Jim came over to to look at it he went back and contacted the insurance company himself and after what was probably a couple of days he calls us and says he got them to more that double their initial claim amount because he argued what really needed to be done. He was so great and patient with my inability to pick a paint color I wanted and almost last minute thought to add skylights in our very dark room. I will never forget and still have a daily reminder when I am in this room what he did for us and think we wouldn't have a great room if it wasn't for him.
Our hearts go out to Tracie and the kids. Please know your dad leaves behind a legacy in you and in the work he did in so many homes. I pray your days ahead are easier knowing he will be watching over you and lives on in all the work he did and most importantly in you.

Aunt Dawna, Uncle Lee, Josh and Courtney

April 19, 2021

To our niece Tracie and Tyler, Madison and Judge. We are so sorry about the passing of your husband and father Jim. I remember meeting Jim at a family cruise. We really hit it off and had a great time together. Actually Ty that was also when we got to meet you too. When we left, we found a note under our door from Tracie and Jim saying goodbye and what a great time we all had. We were touched. When it was time to sell Grandpa Roy and Grandma Elda´s Foxlake home, Jim helped us out with work that needed to be done. He was happy to do it and took care of it quickly. We were very impressed and grateful. We hope that your good memories of him will help to ease your pain in time. With love and prayers to you all.

Patti Nowak

April 16, 2021

I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Jim was a childhood friend and I have so many wonderful memories growing up together in River Grove. Jim was so nice, so full of fun and life. I will treasure these memories forever. Rest In Peace Jim. I am blessed that you were a part of life. You will truly be missed. God Bless you. My heart felt thoughts and prayers are with his wife Tracie, his daughters and family and friends. My husband Casey and I are so very sorry for your loss.

Bernard Gizzi

April 16, 2021

When I heard the news you were gone Jim, it tore me apart. My best early childhood friend and my best man at my wedding, you may be gone in this world but the universe will forever hold your energy and kind spirit. A man's man, a family man (you created a beautiful family with Tracie), and a lifelong friend, until we meet again in God's kingdom, i will forever cherish our time together...

Tracie Hogel

April 18, 2021

I wish there was a reply option..... I would like to thank each and every person who has left a condolence for us to read. It truly is nice to hear the stories and memories. God Bless you all and again thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

Cathy and James Godwin

April 18, 2021

We are deeply saddened by Jim's death and send our sincere condolences to his family. Jim started as our builder, but ended as our friend. He loved my husbands coffee and they spent a lot of time swapping stories as he helped us bring the vision for our home to life. His stories often included the latest on his children - his proudest stories. We will miss him.

Glen Dyer

April 18, 2021

I have been blessed to have Jin as a constant part of my life for so long. Words can't express how much I will miss our conversations . We built some amazing things together. RIP my friend

The Battle Family

April 18, 2021

We offer our sincerest sympathy to the Hogel family. we had only just recently been working with Jim, but found him to be an authentic, kind and warm person. We chose him to do a project for us because we knew immediately that it would be done well, honestly and that it would be special. We will keep the family in out thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He will be missed. I am truly glad to have met Jim, even for the briefest of time.

Steve, Nicole, Dominique & Peyton

April 18, 2021

We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing... our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, in deepest sympathy

Bob and Maribeth Schwabe and Children

April 18, 2021

Our family is deeply saddened by the loss of Jim. As clients and then friends with Jim, we enjoyed each visit we had with him. His honesty, integrity, faith, commitment and love of family, made him extra-special to all of us. We mourn his loss and send our sincere sympathy to his loving family.

The Iafigliolas

April 17, 2021

We are so very sorry to hear of Jim´s passing- Heaven got another kind soul. Wishing you all the strength and courage to battle the waves and comfort knowing he is in a special, beautiful place for eternity. Please know we are here for anything you need!

Mary Duvall

April 17, 2021

So sorry for your loss! Please know all are in my prayers.
Mary

Gretchen Sherman

April 17, 2021

So sorry .

Maria Simanauskas

April 16, 2021

Dear Tracie, Tyler, Madison, and Julia, please accept my sincerest condolences on the the passing of Jim, your loving husband and father. He was a gentle soul and always had a smile. I remember so many wonderful occasions when I was there to celebrate special moments in everyone's life. My prayers go out to you all, in deepest sympathy

Steve & Kelly Rekowski

April 16, 2021

Jim was a wonderful "up north" neighbor who was very helpful to us and our kids. He always had a kind word and a positive impact on people. We will miss you on our weekend visits to the northwoods. Our hearts break for Tracie, Ty, Madison & Julia and we are praying for you as you grieve this gut wrenching loss! Rest in heaven Jim. Thanks for the memories!