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James TRADER Obituary
James L. Trader
SPRINGFIELD - James L. Trader, 59, died at 12:10 p.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at his home. He was born July 30, 1955, in Springfield, to Dorothy Laskowski.
He is survived by two daughters, Michelle Trader of Lisle and Pam Trader of Springfield; two sons, James "Jim" Michael (Stephanie) Trader of Naperville and Matthew (Virginia) Trader of Irvine, Calif.; three grandchildren, Callie Basil, Isabella Trader and William Trader, with one on the way, Eliana Ray; one brother, Bob Laskowski of Springfield; two sisters, Cherie (Pat) O'Neill of Springfield and Rose Trader of Petersburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother; adoptive father, George Pokora, and one brother, David Meyer.
James was a resident of Springfield and worked for Harold O'Shea Builders.
Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, at Staab Funeral Home with Vaughn Beeman officiating. Private burial will be held.
Memorial contributions may be given to his grandchildren in care of Michelle Trader at Chase Bank.
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Susie
May 12, 2018
Jim Think of You often when I go Back to Illinois to Visit. Always have to go see My Old Home In Grandview. And Drive by You's as Well. Had so Many Memories Growing Up. Miss You My Friend. Love ❤ Susie
Janet Bokamp
September 2, 2014
Grew up on the North side with Jim. Nice kid and very handsome too. Also went to school with him (graduating class at LHS 1973). Shocked to read this. Gone too soon.
SML
September 2, 2014
Rest In Peace Jimmy.
Susan and James (Larson) Weitzel
September 2, 2014
I went to school with Jim and had a lot of fun times. He always made me laugh and have a great time. He will be Missed very much. My sympathy to his family. Rest in peace Jim.
bobbie
August 31, 2014
Jim and I had a very special relationship once and remained very good friends. It breaks my heart he is gone so soon. He was a very special person and he loved his family most of all.
May God give you peace Jim and you are cherished and remembered always and missed by many. Condolences to Jim ' s family.
Ben Kruger
August 31, 2014
Rode motorcycles with Jimmy. Always a gentleman. Proud to have known him and to have been his friend.
Lori (Woollen) Greaves
August 30, 2014
It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives.- Samuel Johnson
I have fond memories of Jimmy, growing up he always hung out at our house. Always a gentleman and a good friend to both my brothers Mark and Troy.
Rest in Peace, Jimmy
Herb Wilkinson
August 29, 2014
I am Sorry for Jim's loss. I Went to school with Jim he was always soft spoken and very nice. Loved motorcycles and racing. What a shame to go so young.May you RIP Jim.
August 29, 2014
Sorry to hear of your lost my prayers are with each and every one of you my best wishes
Ginger Gardner
August 29, 2014
My heart us aching and breaking along.with all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. He was a great man. Peace be with you at this terrible time.
August 29, 2014
Jim Trader was my first love and sweetheart we both were very young he tought me how to ride motocycle and he was my dearest friend i have ever known,Jim I will always love you and you will always be in my heart RIP LOVE DIANA BRUNNER in indianapolis
Becky Mendenhall
August 29, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Jims family. He was a kind, sweet and loving man. He sure will be missed. God has taken another good person. RIP Jim.
August 29, 2014
Had the opportunity to meet Jim trough H. Oshea Bldrs. A very nice man, condolences to family.
Kathy harris
August 29, 2014
So sorry to see you go god called you home just another angel in heaven
Terea Pruehsner Nicolai
August 29, 2014
Rest in peace, Jim. Gone too soon. Lanphier Class of '73 will miss you.
Cherie O'Neill
August 29, 2014
My Big Brother! My heart is broken, I never thought you would leave so soon! I love you so much and miss you! I know you are in a better place and you have become my Guardian Angel. I know you are young, handsome and not in pain anymore! Rest in Peace, Big Brother!
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