James J. Bartel, 78 of Huntley, died peacefully December 13, 2020.
Due to COVID, services are private. The family will be having a celebration of life when it is safe to do so. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
James was born November 15, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late Stanley and Mary Bartel (Laba). On October 15, 1963 he married the love of his life, Barbara Ann Suchocki. He worked at Union Special for many years and in retirement he worked at the Crystal Lake Ace Hardware, a job he loved and was known as “Mr. Fix It”. Jim was kind to everyone he met and took great pleasure in helping people. Anything he could do, big or small, Jim was always willing to help. He was active in Sun City Softball and was a member of the “Agents” team. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid Cub’s Fan, enjoyed softball and bowling and was part of the Neighborhood Watch for Sun City neighborhood #36. Jim’s greatest joy was his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, Poppi and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara, his children, Cheryl (Robert) Rachford, Jennifer (Chris) Bartel and Jeffrey (Christy) Bartel and by his grandchildren, Bobbie (Lorin) Rachford, Connor Rachford, Lauren and Emily Bartel.
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As I said Barb, it was a pleasure working with Jim at Union Special. Always had a cheerful smile. And a friendly greeting for everyone and always willing to help. He will fit right in ,in heaven.
Your entire family are all in our thoughts and prayers through these difficult days. May he Rest In Peace
So sad to hear of Jim's passing. The world has lost a wonderful man who will be remembered as being a loving, kind man who was always willing to help anyone and everyone. I only knew Jim as my mother's neighbor, but will always remember him as being so kind and caring to my mother. I know he was loved by and will be missed by many people. My heartfelt condolences go out to you, Barb, and the rest of your family. May he rest in peace now and forever. He definitely will fit right in heaven watching over all of his loved ones.
Barb, we were saddened to learn of Jim's passing. We are sending our condolences to you and your family as you go through the days ahead. May your wonderful memories comfort you all. We also send hope that as time passes your memories will bring you more smiles than tears.
Dear Barb, Cherrie, Jeff, Jenny and your families: We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Please accept our most sincere sympathy and condolences. Sorry also that we could not be at the Funeral. We know that Jimmy will be forever missed by all of you and us too! May he rest in peace in heaven now with all the rest of his family and friends. Love, CARL and PAM.
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. He will be remembered by all of us in N#36 who knew him and his quiet demeaner and friendly smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
We know that this is a most difficult time. Know that our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Time will heal the pain and faith and love with bring comfort and peace. Ken & Dorothy Labuda
We were so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We will always remember him playing baseball, smiling and laughing. Our prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.