Obituary of Elizabeth M. James

Elizabeth M. James nee Simon, 93, lifetime resident of Blue Island, died Saturday, Feb. 20 at Park Villa Nursing Home in Palos Heights. Mrs. James worked for many years at the Hunt Insurance Agecy and the Rutherberg Insurance Agency, both of Blue Island. She was beloved wife of the late Donald K. James of Blue Island and is survived by four daughters, Marjorie (Richard) Fischer of Kentucky, Kathleen Kelton of Oak Forest, Ruth (John) Konicek of Florida, Doris (James) Wichmann of California; three sons, Robert of Blue Island, Larry (Mary) James of Plainfield and Earl (Becky) James of Blue Island; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and her sister Evelyn (late William) Koch of Blue Island. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Carl "Bud" Simon and George Simon, and by 1 sister, Rosellen Zohfeld. Private services and interment took place at St. Benedict Cemetery in Crestwood. Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.