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James Behounek Obituary

James "J.B." Behounek, 63, passed away peacefully in Carbondale, Illinois on September 19, 2012, after a battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. J.B. was born on September 1, 1949 in Cicero, Illinois to Evelyn and Rudolph Behounek and lived the majority of his life in Southern Illinois. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hike and camp and was a devoted father who coached each of his four children in soccer. J.B. was rarely seen without a book in hand, had a keen wit and sense of humor that could put a smile on your face. He loved animals, with a particular fondness for dogs, who were his constant companions. J.B. is survived by his sister Eunice Kurz of Yorkville, IL; 2 sons and their spouses, Josh and Jennifer Behounek, Alex and Lorena Behounek; 2 daughters, Elaina and Guinivere Behounek; 3 grandchildren, Rosemary and Sawyer Behounek, and Peyton Daly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Southern Illinois at www.hospice.org.

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Published by East Cook Life on Sep. 27, 2012.

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Vic Bocek

October 20, 2012

Dear Jim,
We were best friends for a lot of years. Funny how that slipped away. So many memories that I will never forget. It's like a little piece of my heart is gone.

Judi Bewersdorf

October 1, 2012

Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. In junior high school he was a good friend of my twin sis & I. He would come over to our house & help us out with our German Shepherd Dog!

Chuck Lockwood

September 28, 2012

JB, you will be missed. You were a true friend

Alex Daly

September 22, 2012

JB....God Bless you Sir...Thank you for everything....Peyton Loves you

Lois Behnke-Chatfield

September 21, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We went to Longfellow School and Herrick and DGHS-North together. He was such a great classmate. I have such fond and funny memories. I know he will be missed greatly.

Penny

September 21, 2012

Jim brought me into his group of friends when we were teenagers in high school. Though Jim and I had long since parted ways, I still have those wonderful friends he shared with me, and many memories of good times when we were all together. For that I will be forever grateful to him.

Marlena Burton

September 21, 2012

James was always a pleasure to talk to, and regardless of what he had been through, seemed to be in good spirits. My condolences to his family.

mike sullivan

September 21, 2012

JB, you will be missed.

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