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James Chapman Obituary
Born: November 16, 1960
Died: October 7, 2016
James William Chapman passed away on October 7, 2016.
Jim was born November 16, 1960 to the late Vernon and Helen (Ackerman) Chapman. He grew up in Brookfield, IL and attended Riverside Brookfield High School where he played varsity ice hockey. Jim was a skilled tradesman who worked as a plumber and a private contractor. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and sports, especially hockey and baseball. His favorite teams were the Chicago Blackhawks and White Sox.
Grateful to have shared in his life are his children, Joseph (Wendy), Jimmy (Cari), Corey (Andrea), Erika, Emily and Valerie; grandchildren, Christopher, Adrianna, and Haley; brother to Cathy, Don (Debra), and the late Gerry; former spouses, Mary Beth, Cathy, and Patty; and many cousins and friends.
Visitation Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 3:00 P.M. to time of Service 7:30 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment Private Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery.
Information at 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Chapman
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February 19, 2017
Jimmy:
You were one of a kind, a great friend, and so, so many happy memories of us back in the care-free days. You, Voda, Cey, Matt, Dave, Churd, and Brian. Greatest time of my life. take care
Bobby S
November 17, 2016
Jimmy "MUN" Chapman
Thanks for all the great memories at moms working on cars.
You will be missed
John Padgen
October 25, 2016
Jim (Spoons)Chapman,
You will truly be missed. A true one of a kind.
John Padgen
Steven Horonzy
October 14, 2016
You will be missed my friend rest in peace
John Smith
October 13, 2016
Loved playing hockey at the "pond" in Brookfield with you, as well as HS games. Think of you often, each time I play the game, hockey
bob stone
October 12, 2016
Jimmy:
Gone but not forgotten. We all love you. I know now you are not suffering. You were the essence of class. Miss you already.
M Daley
October 11, 2016
Going to miss you Jim, Gone too soon.
Was good to have gotten to see you in
September for what was too short a visit remembering old times.
May your family find peace, knowing you're
at peace. You will be missed.
MD
October 11, 2016
Going to miss you Jim, gone too soon.
Was great to have gotten to see you in September & remember the old times.
God Bless your family, You will be missed.
MD
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Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513
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12
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Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513
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