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James Albert Thielen

1932 - 2020

James Albert Thielen obituary, 1932-2020, Elmhurst, IL

BORN

1932

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Andersen Morgan Funeral Home - Chicago

3234 West North Avenue

Chicago, Illinois

James Thielen Obituary

James Albert Thielen

James Albert Thielen, 88 beloved husband of Helen Jane (nee Froehlke), loving father of Margie (Michael) Lawlor, Diane (Brian) Garelli, Tracy (Keith) Bezdek, Mary Pat (Steve) Treadwell and beloved Grandpa of Jimmy, Megan, Colleen Lawlor; Matthew, Katie, Emma Garelli; and Jack Treadwell. Brother of Robert and Richard Thielen passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 31, 2020 having spent the day surrounded by family.

A private funeral will take place September 4th at Immaculate Conception followed by a service at St Mary's Cemetery. Friends and family can virtually attend the funeral via a link provided by IC.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Sep. 3, 2020.

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Mary Kelly

August 28, 2025

He is still missed by family and friends. He makes heaven even greater!

Jane Textor

August 28, 2025

We are so happy to have known James, and still see his light shining brightly in Diane, her children, and now, a grandchild. If these be the pleasures on earth, what then the joys of heaven?

Mary Kelly

August 28, 2024

He is missed every day by his loving wife and many friends.

Mary Kelly

August 29, 2022

Will always be missed by family and friends.

Terry/Marian MacCarthy

September 22, 2020

Jimmie gave our whole pot luck so much joy and so many laughs. Anyone remember Gumga Din?
Helen, to you and your family we send our love and prayers.

Jane and John Textor

September 10, 2020

What great memories we have of your wonderful Jimmy! He welcomed us to the lake, many years ago now, with an evening of charming and hilarious anecdotes about treasured times past, all of which illustrated his spirit and passion for life. We were so blessed to have him as a neighbor and friend, whose legacies of kindness and love are still all around us.

Terri (Froehlke) Brinkley

September 4, 2020

I have such WONDERFUL memories of Uncle Jimmy! He was always quick with a hug and a laugh. So many great times camping, swimming, snowmobiling or just sitting around the campfire or Grandma Froehlke's table talking. Uncle Jimmy loved his family more than anything and that clearly shined through in everything he did. My heart goes out to the family--I hope you take some comfort in all of your special memories with him and I know he will live on in your hearts forever.

Julie Gilligan

September 4, 2020

To the Thielen Family I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the family

Nabou Sougou

September 4, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mike Froehlke

September 4, 2020

I’m very sorry about Uncle Jimmy’s passing. I will always remember the great family times together and his caring and bringing laughter to everyone. He lived a great life and brought joy to so many!

Mark and Pat Treadwell

September 3, 2020

James was a kind man always with a friendly word and smile.

Lorrie Tuerk

September 3, 2020

I am saddened over the death of Jimmy. Looks like our old pot luck group has to move our meals to a heavenly place. I am thinking back at all of the fun times we had. Jimmy was a big part of that. He was a true friend.
Condolences to the family. Looks like my Connie started this heavenly reunion. God’s blessings on all.

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PAIGE SMYKOWSKI

September 3, 2020

To Our "Lake" Pops & Mama......... Our Hearts are So Heavy hearing of your Passing Jim...... The Memories we've Shared are forever Etched in Our Hearts and will Always to put Smiles on our faces!!!
Our Hearts Are With
You Helen and Family ~Always and Forever!
All our Love and Prayers, Jeff and Paige Smykowski

Ann Widmar

September 3, 2020

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a fun and kind man. Eternal peace to you Jim.

Dan and Ann

Colleen Petzke

September 3, 2020

Our deepest sympathy. A wonderfully kind person. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers.
Colleen and Bill Petzke

Mary Kelly

September 3, 2020

He was a great brother-in-law and a fun guy. He always welcomed me and my family whether to his home in Elmhurst or to his fun lake place on Lily Lake. He was devoted to his family and his religion. Miss you Jimmy. You are now at peace.

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Memorial Events
for James Thielen

Sep

4

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

IL

Sep

4

Graveside service

St Mary’s Cemetery

Elmhurst, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Andersen Morgan Funeral Home - Chicago

3234 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

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