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James Whitesel Obituary

James Whitesel

Born: Aug. 4, 1943

Died: March 4, 2017

James Whitesel was born Aug. 4, 1943 in New York. He passed away March 4, 2017 at his Downers Grove home.

He is the beloved son of the late Dorothy and James T. Dear; brother of Stephen Whitesel. Beloved friend of Janet and the staff at First Presbyterian Church of Downers Grove, IL.

He was a deacon, head usher and led a Bible study group for the First Presbyterian Church.

Family and friends to gather 9:00AM Sat. March 11th for a memorial visitation until 10:00AM memorial service at First Presbyterian Church 339 4th St. Downers Grove.

Arrangements made by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. (630) 293-5200

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

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Mar. 8, 2017.

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Memorial Events
for James Whitesel

Mar

11

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

339 4th St., Downers Grove, IL

Mar

11

Memorial service

10:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

339 4th St. Downers Grove, IL

Funeral services provided by:

DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel

951 W. Washington St., West Chicago, IL 60185

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