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Katherine Ann “Kathy” <I>Boyle</I> James

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Katherine Ann “Kathy” Boyle James

Birth
Murray, Calloway County, Kentucky, USA
Death
19 Aug 2017 (aged 65)
Joliet, Will County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Resthaven, Will County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Kathy James, age 65, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017.

Born September 3, 1951 in Murray, Kentucky, Katherine Ann was a daughter of Carmel David and Virginia Marcine (Hicks) Boyle. She was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1969. In August of 1975, Kathy married Bill James in Joliet, and he preceded her on December 26, 1986. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Wilmington, and was employed as an office manager with Boy Scouts of America. Kathy initially worked at the Rainbow Council before transferring to the Calumet Council in Munster, Indiana from where she retired after nearly 30 years of service.

Kathy was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, enjoyed working crossword puzzles, and took pleasure in cooking and baking. She truly cherished every opportunity that she could attend or watch her grandchildren as they participated in their sports and activities.

Survivors include her two children: Stacy (Britton) Roth of Wilmington and Adam (LeAnn) James of Minnetrista, Minnesota; one step-son Billy (Sherrie) James of Arlington, Virginia; (7) grandchildren: Alec Roth, Garrett Roth, Ethan James, Kinsey Roth, Beckett James, Simon James and Mika James; two step-grandchildren: Aaron James and Ashley James; three sisters: Kay (Steve) Gibson and Sue Davis, both of Coal City and Debbie (Charlie) Douglass of Wilmington, and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as special cousins.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Billy.

Green flameless cremation rites are being accorded.

Arrangements entrusted to the Baskerville Funeral Home, Wilmington.
Kathy James, age 65, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017.

Born September 3, 1951 in Murray, Kentucky, Katherine Ann was a daughter of Carmel David and Virginia Marcine (Hicks) Boyle. She was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1969. In August of 1975, Kathy married Bill James in Joliet, and he preceded her on December 26, 1986. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Wilmington, and was employed as an office manager with Boy Scouts of America. Kathy initially worked at the Rainbow Council before transferring to the Calumet Council in Munster, Indiana from where she retired after nearly 30 years of service.

Kathy was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, enjoyed working crossword puzzles, and took pleasure in cooking and baking. She truly cherished every opportunity that she could attend or watch her grandchildren as they participated in their sports and activities.

Survivors include her two children: Stacy (Britton) Roth of Wilmington and Adam (LeAnn) James of Minnetrista, Minnesota; one step-son Billy (Sherrie) James of Arlington, Virginia; (7) grandchildren: Alec Roth, Garrett Roth, Ethan James, Kinsey Roth, Beckett James, Simon James and Mika James; two step-grandchildren: Aaron James and Ashley James; three sisters: Kay (Steve) Gibson and Sue Davis, both of Coal City and Debbie (Charlie) Douglass of Wilmington, and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as special cousins.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Billy.

Green flameless cremation rites are being accorded.

Arrangements entrusted to the Baskerville Funeral Home, Wilmington.


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  • Created by: Diane
  • Added: Aug 20, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182596356/katherine_ann-james: accessed ), memorial page for Katherine Ann “Kathy” Boyle James (3 Sep 1951–19 Aug 2017), Find a Grave Memorial ID 182596356, citing Wesley Cemetery, Resthaven, Will County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Diane (contributor 46786200).