Rev. James Paul Haberkost
Rev. James Paul Haberkost, 84, of LaGrange. Beloved husband of Marilyn for 62 years. Loving father of Rev. Daniel Richard (Sandra), James Luke (Patricia), Rebekah Lynn (Robert) Prestia and the late Jonathon David Haberkost. Devoted grandfather of 8. Dear great-grandfather of 8. Fond brother of Linda Haberkost and the late: Marilyn Spar, Janet Johnson and Paula Hauser. Cherished son of the late Paul and Marie. Due to the current health situation, Visitation, Service and Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. John’s Lutheran Church, LaGrange and/or Zion Lutheran Church, Hinsdale would be appreciated. Pastor Haberkost served several parishes during his lifetime, including, Grace Lutheran Church in Streamwood from 1959 – 1980, and St. John’s Lutheran Church in LaGrange from 1980 – 2004. He also served Zion Lutheran Church in Hinsdale after becoming emeritus in 2004. Throughout his 58 years of pastoral ministry, Pastor Haberkost served on many LCMS District committees, as well as being a chaplain for 12 years at St. Charles Boy’s Home. He was always a grateful, kind and pastoral soul and he had a great passion for fishing. The family has entrusted arrangements to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708/352-6500.
Well done, thy good and faithful servant.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Blessings, Sue
I like to think you are singing with our Lord’s Angelic Choir. No more pain, no more sorrow. The Stetz family sure were very blessed to have you! Thank you Haberkost family for sharing your Husband and Father with all of us! God’s blessings for you during this rough time.
Very sorry to hear this news. Pastor Haberkost baptized and confirmed me while pastor at Grace Lutheran in Streamwood.
RIP James, thank you for your service.
i am michael latzkes sister, susan latzke i also was baptized by him fifty years ago i am very sorry about his death. Condolences to his family. i remember going to VBS here at least 45 years ago.
With loving thoughts and prayers. Dave and Kathleen (Mate) Thiede
Marilyn and Family,
We were so sad to hear the news of Pastors passing. He changed our lives, and will be remembered forever. He was such a special man and touched so many. Draw strength from God at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John Connie Skye Lauren and Jonathon OBrien
As someone already said, “Well done, good and faithful servant” I loved this man!
What a wonderful man, many happy memories with you Pastor. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mrs. Haberkost.
Thank you Pastor and Marilyn for your service.
You were a shining example of Gods love compassion and humility. I enjoyed your sermons and bible classes and you helped to shape my deep faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. “All that we have is thine alone, A trust o God from thee”still echo in my mind.
I look forward to our Blessed reunion in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.
Praying for your family. We are grateful for his Kingdom service@ Grace and beyond.
I’m so sorry he’s gone. I always had great love & respect for Pastor Haberkost. Of course I hadn’t seen or heard much about him since he left Grace. But I will always remember what a great pastor he was & he will always have a special place in my heart. All my love to Marilyn & the rest of the family. You’re all in my prayers. May God bless you.