James C. Fukey, 75 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, May 17, 2013.
He was born February 27, 1938 in Chicago, the son of James C. and Irene M. (Colton) Fukey. He was raised in Chicago by the Midway Airport area and graduated from Lindbloom High School. He then started a long career with International Paper. He was united in marriage to Janet H. Maurer on February 4, 1961. He was then drafted into the United States Army where he served in Colorado. The family then returned to Chicago and made their home in Northlake. He retired in 2001 and following his wife’s death moved to Huntley in 2004. Jim enjoyed time with his family, reading, fishing, sports, especially basketball and football and he was known for his great sense of humor.
Jim is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Mark) Neeb of Streamwood, Laura (Christopher) Baillie of Winfield, Mary Gibas of Lake Zurich, his son, James J. (Jacqueline) Fukey of Bartlett, his grandchildren, Madeline, Alexia, Colin, Luke, Konrad & Margaret, his sister, Mary Felgenhauer of Hometown and his very special friend, Joan Schultz of Huntley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet and two brothers &one sister.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21st and from 12 noon – 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22nd at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
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May the hearer of prayer continue to comfort your family during this most difficult time.Each day will get easier as you lean on those close to you and pray for strength.
Jim I only knew you a short time but in that time I could see that you were a special person. Sleep well my friend, sleep well
Love you and miss you everyday grandpa