James R. Koerner
January 25, 1945 — February 10, 2014
James R. Koerner, age 69, at rest on Monday, February 10, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.
James is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary Ann (nee Gale); son, Craig (fiancA�AC. Cathey McShane); daughter, Kris (Bill) Linneweh; grandchildren, Morgan and Colin Linneweh; brother, Patrick (Mary Ann) Koerner; sisters-in-law, Judy (James) Batusich, Rose (Thomas) Giarrante; and brother-in-law, Michael (Donna) Gale. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Zirna Koerner; brothers Martin and Michael; sister, Joan Robinson; nephew, Daniel Robinson; mother and father-in law, Michael and Lillian (nee Hochevar) Gale.
James was an avid golfer and enjoyed driving and caring for his Corvette. He attended Thursday night meeting group with lifelong friends. James loved to spend time with his grandchildren and attend their sporting events. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in James' name to the Joliet Area Community Hospice.
A celebration of James' life will begin on Friday, February 14, 2014 with prayers in the funeral home chapel beginning at 9:20 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Anne Catholic Church in Crest Hill for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Joliet. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL.