James Jarems

James J. Jarems, Beloved Husband of Joanne (nee Gentile); Loving Father of Jimmy and Cherished Brother of Jerome “Jerry” (Kathy) and Jeanine (the late Wayne) Menth; Dear Brother-in-Law to Jay (Carole), Jimmy, Marianne, Terre, and Judy; Fond “Uncle Bo” and “Uncle Jim” to many nieces and nephews; a truly Reliable Friend to many, and Proud Daddy of JoJo (his husky). Jim was a magnetic friend and neighbor, always going out of his way to make sure his family was taken care of. While it’s an incredible loss for our family, the impact Jim made on each of our lives—along with his infectious joy for life—will always be remembered and greatly cherished by the countless lives he touched.Visitation on Sunday, October 20th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and Monday, October 21 from 9:00am until time of Funeral, 9:45a.m. at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 Irving Park Rd (at Prospect), Itasca. Funeral Mass begins at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Church. Interment following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For funeral info: 630-250-8588 or oaksfh.com