James R. Deslauriers, age 82, of LaGrange, IL; beloved husband to Marianne (nee Soucie) for 53 wonderful years; loving father of Michael P. Deslauriers; dear brother of Norma (Richard) Reid and the late Thomas (Cecelia) Deslauriers; uncle and friend of many. Jim truly loved life and always had an infectious smile and kind words for everyone he met. Visitation Wednesday, December 19 2018 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Service Thursday December 20th 2018. Funeral prayers 9:00am from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church for Mass at 9:45am. Interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Memorial donations given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500
Dear Marianne and Michael,
As we look back at our lives, our wedding, and birth of our kids we see Jim’s smiling face and hear his chipper voice. When we talk to my parents we hear amazing stories of your adventures together, We hope all these wonderful memories will comfort you at this time and in the days to come. May your hearts be warm knowing how much joy and love Jim brought to others.
Love