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James Lagocki Obituary
PEORIA - Dr. James W. Lagocki, PhD, MD, age 75, died April 28, 2020. James was born to the late William James Lagocki and Gladys (Hulka) Lagocki in Chicago, IL on March 28, 1945. He graduated from Glenbard East High School in Lombard, IL. He married his loving wife, Janet Ann (Cleveland) Lagocki on May 13, 1967 in Lombard, IL. Together they had their daughter, Ann Janette Lagocki on October 16, 1972 and their son, Adam James Lagocki on November 7, 1977.
To further his education, James attended Beloit College and University of Chicago, graduating with two doctoral degrees, Doctor of Medicine (1976) and Doctor of Biochemistry (1971). He was a practicing surgeon at Peoria Ear, Nose and Throat Group in Peoria, IL. In his career, James received designations, awards and recognition including a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology for Head and Neck Surgery in 1988.
James enjoyed watching and playing golf, basketball (especially March Madness), fishing, watching and collecting movies. He also loved spending his days at theme parks (especially Disney World and Sea World), listening to the Beach Boys and attending live music concerts at Busch Gardens.
James was predeceased by his son, Adam James Lagocki (died January 12, 2012) and his brother, Peter Lagocki (died September 10, 2002). He is survived by his wife, Janet Ann Lagocki; daughter, Ann (Robert) Anderson; daughter-in-law, Angela Speck Lagocki (wife of Adam Lagocki) and grandchildren, Addison Lagocki and Andrew Lagocki (children of Adam and Angela Lagocki). He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Dennis C Smith
June 18, 2020
enjoyed reminiscing with jim about our track and basketball days with terry witt and vince seritella on our county track record.
co ndolences
to janet and family
Don Comfort
June 18, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Paul L Chouinard
June 16, 2020
Janet,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you. Take comfort in all the kind memories of Jim from those whose lives he touched.
Alaina Smith
June 16, 2020
Jan and family,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace for you and your family. I worked with Jan at ICC and Dr. Lagocki was my ENT doctor years ago. He was a very good doctor. God bless, Alaina Smith
Alyssa Lewellen-Hudgins
June 14, 2020
I was a patient of Dr. Lagockis for many many years in my early childhood and teenage years. He did over ten surgeries on my ears, and we used to joke about him walking me down the aisle at my wedding because I saw him so often. He was a wonderful doctor, and a wonderful man. Im so sorry to hear about his passing, and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Darcy Yarosh
June 14, 2020
o sorry for your loss
Rick Morgan
June 14, 2020
My thoughts and prayers for comfort and strength.
Myna Aiello
June 13, 2020
Just a special man and physician. He will be missed
Ellen Breitbarth
June 13, 2020
Our family is very sad to hear of Dr. Lagocki's passing. He was a pivotal part or our (at the time) young family's life. He helped us in so many ways beyond helping our son to hear. His steady demeanor and love of his patients was so welcoming and obvious. Our hearts are sad at the loss of such a wonderful doctor. Our family sends prayers and peace.
Darin & Angela Hub
June 13, 2020
Dr. Lagocki was a fabulous doctor and person. He did surgery on my husband enabling him to enlist in the Marines when he was younger. He also did surgery on my daughter for her hearing. He had a great bedside manner and held in very high regard in our family. I am sorry for your loss and prayers to all his family. He was an outstanding physician.
Jan bowman
June 13, 2020
Dear Janet, Im incredibly saddened to hear about Jim. My thoughts and prayers to you and Ann. I trust the golfing buddies are together again and enjoying their love of each other and golf. Jan Bowman
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