James C. Vanecek III

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James C. Vanecek III, age 35, of Berwyn, DeVry Graduate 1998. Beloved son of James C. Vanecek Jr. and Kathleen L. Vancek, nee Herbert; fond father of James C. Vanecek IV and Caleigh J. Vanecek; dear brother of Valerie L. (Peter Salerno Jr.) Vanecek, Victoria L. Vanecek and John A. Vanecek; uncle of three nephews and two nieces. Visitation Sunday, October 27, 2013, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Monday, October 28, 2013, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Monday 9:30 A.M. to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield. Mass 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Messages of Condolence

  1. Tina Wolfe condolence:

    Jimmy was the love of my life and will forever be in my heart. My prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.


  2. Nawal Mansour condolence:

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Though I only new him a short time, I have very fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. May God continue to comfort you and your family during this time.


  3. Andrea Rogalski and Joe Wolfe condolence:

    We are extremely sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.


  4. Mary Jo Chatman condolence:

    Im so sorry for Your loss,My Prayers are with You


  5. Karl Sokol condolence:

    What a flood of memories of fun we had! Jim was one of the few true geniuses that I have known. His death is tragic beyond words.


  6. James Lyden condolence:

    Extremely sorry for your loss. Prayers and sympathy to Jim’s friends and family.


  7. Chris Maund condolence:

    Jim had an ability to see details and ask great questions about their significance. We had an insightful conversation about Genesis, Creation and Bible translations — and it helped me to dig deeper into the passage.

    Thank you to Jim’s family, friends, and everyone who made him into the special person he was.


  8. Cris & Patricia Colon condolence:

    Words can not comfort you at this time. Praying that the Lord gives each of you strength and comfort during this time to know that James is with our Lord!
    We Feel Blessed to have had an opportunity to know James.


  9. Christian Herbert condolence:

    James C. Vanecek III
    will always live on in our hearts, his memory will never fade.


  10. Marc Rossetti condolence:

    Jim you were a all around great guy, many great memories with you in Brookfield..we use to laugh about stuff..you always had a contagious laugh. Rip my friend.


  11. Frank E. Herbert, Jr. condolence:

    My deepest condolences…


  12. Marlys Detrick condolence:

    I am so sorry for your loss. From my family to yours we will keep you in our prayers and God will be helping you through this difficult time. With my deepest sympathy may God Bless all of you and your family.


  13. Tim condolence:

    May the light of Jimmy’s spirit shine upon us until we meet him again.


  14. The Bruce Troyer Family condolence:

    We were sorry to hear of your loss. Jim has kept in touch with us since we lost Eric. Jim will be missed.


  15. Jerry and Erin Pando condolence:

    May God hold you in the palm of his hand, Jimmy. Many fond memories of you when you were a little guy and growing up. Thank you for those – we’ll meet again some day.


  16. John Trankina condolence:

    Jimmy was my oldest & one of my best friends. It’s a sad day for for anyone who knew him. My condolences go out to his family. Jimmy was one of those people that made a difference and I think that’s all you can ask out of a friend. You’ll be missed!


  17. Else Schilling condolence:

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son, father and friend.


  18. Stacy Wrobel condolence:

    My deepest sympathies go to your family on the loss of Jim. I have many fond memories of Jim from our childhood. He will be greatly missed by many who knew him.


  19. nicole klein condolence:

    Today a man is reunited with his two best friends in eternal life. May you enjoy long walks with Fujo and rejoice in being with Eric once again. The world is a little sadder with out you in it. But for every life you have touch James Charles Vanecek is no matter how brief is better of for having known you. May your strength and courage be the guiding light for your family and loved ones. May your memory burn in with vigor in the eternal flame of their hearts.


  20. Catherine condolence:

    I’m so very sorry to hear about this. Please accept my deepest sympathy.


  21. Karl Sokol condolence:

    I can’t believe it’s been a year. I miss his nasally, mischievous laugh.


  22. Anna condolence:

    I love you uncle Jimmy!


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