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James A. "Cowboy" Kreklau

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James Kreklau Obituary

James A. "Cowboy" Kreklau, 50, born May 12, 1959 in Eugene, OR, passed away July 11, 2009 in Garden Prairie, IL. Beloved husband of Joanie nee Buford; father of Melissa (Aaron) White and Rocio Garza; dear son of James A. and Caroline Kreklau; brother of Richard, Debra, Walter (Helen), Donnie (Kathy) and the late Paul; uncle of many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his Bloodhounds, Toby and Travis. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, July 20. Memorial Service 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 21 at Epiphany Ev. Lutheran Church, 314 W. Vallette, Elmhurst. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Midwest Bloodhound Rescue, 9111 Hawthorne Rd., Mequon, WI 53097. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Jul. 15, 2009.

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July 30, 2009

I was sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. I knew him from the time we were kids growing up in his uncle's skating rink. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Karen Post, Eugene, Oregon

Tod Boyers

July 28, 2009

Joanie, Thanks for the call, our thoughts are with you. Cowboy someday I will see you and I hope you will be ready for some darts and sharing some stories.

Brett, Kim, Cat, & Jon Cusick

July 19, 2009

Joanie,
As the Cowboy rides out of Paradise, his shadow will live on. Many prayers are for you and all the family. He will be missed. XOXO.

Don and Julie Bass

July 18, 2009

Joanie,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eva Humphrey

July 18, 2009

Joanie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family during this difficult time.

Eva & Family

Theresa Chism

July 17, 2009

To the Family and Friends of James Kreklau,
The love and memories of friends and family will help to carry us through our grief.
I worked with Jim for many years, I truly enjoyed knowing him! TC

Robin Dunaway

July 17, 2009

I was the UPS p/u driver for the UPS store in Belvidere next to Rosatis and spoke w/ Cowboy quite frequently. I am so sorry for the loss. he was a wonderful man.. he will be missed !

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