James J. Kotrba, age 68, of La Grange Park, formerly of Palatine and Lebanon TN. Beloved husband of Sharon Kotrba, nee Suma; fond father of Jay (Yohana) Kotrba and Jonathan Kotrba; dear grandfather of George Kotrba; brother of Gail Curtan, Connie Kotrba and Chuck (Kathy) Kotrba; brother in law of Steven (Linda) Suma; uncle of five nephews. Visitation Monday, August 10, 2015, from 4 P.M. to Time of Service 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment private. Memorials appreciated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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We are so very sorry for your loss. The Smolak family has so many great, fond, happy memories of Jim. He will be missed greatly.
Sharon and family, We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We are keeping you in our prayers.
Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news! I am praying for you and your children and grandchildren. Your husband was a good man and we will always remember him.
Dana and I just found out about Jim’s passing we are so sorry for your loss Sharon and family. Me and Dana considered Jim a family member. He was so good to me and Dana. We are truly saddened to hear this.
We are sorry to hear bout Jim!We just found out. He was a great man. We considered him a good friend. We wondered what happened.
I will tell my parents. I was the one who had the royal blue mustang. He was always honest and trustworthy. I consider y’all family, because you all are good people and Jim was a good man. Tell the boys I said hello. We love y’all and hope all is well. GOD bless y’all!