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James Tracas Obituary

James C. Tracas, born April 24, 1924 in Berwyn, Illinois. Passed Away: July 1, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital- Downers Grove. Retired owner of Serv-All Co. Beloved husband of 38 years to Beverly nee Hockfield. Loving father of James A., Jody, Jill and Jeffrey. Dear grandfather, brother, uncle and friend of many. Fond uncle of special niece Gayle Holzkopf. Family and friends to gather Friday, July 10th for memorial gathering 10AM until time of service 11:30AM at St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland AveDowners Grove. Arrangements by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel 800-588-1132. Sign online guestbook at www.dupagecremations.com

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

Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Jul. 13, 2009.

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Pinky Graiber

July 9, 2009

Jim A, and family,

I pray, your Dad will rest with the Lord, and give you all strength in this time of sorrow.

Your friend,

Steve & Maureen Lahvic

July 8, 2009

Let us pray....

July 8, 2009

My uncle Jim was very special to me. I will miss him very much. He will be thought of everyday.
Love your niece
Gayle Holzkopf

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