James E. Ackermann, practicing attorney in Chicago for 50 years. Fomer husband of Claire; loving father of James Jr., Thomas (Evelyn), Heidi and Gerald; dear grandfather of Marc, Elli, Sophia and Nick; dear brother of Kathy, Ken and Gerald; fond uncle Sonsa, Sandra, Megan and Jason. Funeral Wednesday 11AM from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Ave., Norridge to Maryville Academy Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, Des Plaines. Mass 12 noon. Private Entombment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9PM. 708-456-8300 www.cumberlandchapels.com