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James Boland Obituary

James K. Boland, age 56, of West Chicago, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. He was born in Elmhurst on January 11, 1953 to Edward and Virginia Boland. James was united in marriage on October 15, 1977 to Karen Farrell. He is survived by his wife Karen of 32 years; son, Michael and daughter, Katie; parents, Edward and Virginia Boland; Sisters, Sharon (Rob) Robinson and Sue (Tim) West; Brother-in-laws, Edward (Shirley) Farrell and James (Sally) Farrell; Sister-in-law, Anne (Joseph) Gesior; Mother-in-law, Dorothy Farrell; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his Father-in-law, Edward Farrell. Visitation was held on Monday, October 19, 2009 from 3 to 8 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago. He was lain in state on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 10 AM until time of service at 11 AM at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. Interment Glen Oak Cemetery in West Chicago. Contributions in Jim's memory may be made to St. Andrews Lutheran Church Building Fund, 155 N. Prince Crossing Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185. 630-231-0060 or www.norriswalensegertfh.com

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press from Oct. 19 to Oct. 22, 2009.

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Barbara Berkes

November 8, 2009

Dear Karen,

I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You may not remember me but I attended Rosary High School in Aurora, IL and graduated in 1974 as you did. I worked at Central DuPage Hospital and remember when your daughter was born. I lived in West Chicago until 1996.My last name in high school was Corlas. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Janet Kantola

October 22, 2009

Dear Familiy of Jim
My name is Janet(Johnsen)Kantola and I knew and enjoyed Jim's company very much. I need to tell you how deeply saddened I am to hear of your loss. Jim was a very dear friend and classmate and I had so many wonderful times with him and a few of his other friends.
My mother passed away in June 1969. Her name was Anna Johnsen and she worked with Jim's sister Sue. He came up to me in school after he heard the news about my mom and was such a great guy to care how I was doing. This at a time when at 16 your are suppose to be laughing and planning summer vacations. Jim came to my house and was a true friend. We even dated and had a few beers at Stulgins years later! Please know that he made a difference in my life at a time when I needed a friend and I was proud to have truly known him
Sincererly Janet

Carole Pomon-Dankers

October 20, 2009

On behalf of many of Jim's classmates from Willowbrook, he will be fondly remembered and very much missed.

James Palumbo

October 19, 2009

Dearest Karen, Michael & Katie
Our sincerest condolences. Our memories of Jim's laughter will be with us always.
All our loving prayers,
Jim, Liz, Alyson, and Nicole

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