James Degryse

James J. DeGryse, Age 84, US. Marine Corp Veteran, Retired SGT C.P.D. Beloved husband of 63 years to Barbara nee Bratt. Loving father of Debra (Tom) Schlak, Christine DeGryse, and Daniel (Victoria) DeGryse. Cherished grandfather of Katie (Kyle) McNeil, Daniel, Samantha, Nicholas and Alexandra DeGryse. Adored brother in law of Roger (Lu) Bryant. Fond uncle of Lisa (Anthony) Angelini and the late Stephen and Blayne Bryant. James was a current or past member of the following organizations: F.O.P., Retired police SGT’s Association, I.P.A., St. Jude Society Representative, Emerald Society, American Legion and Knight of Columbus 3rd degree. Visitation Tuesday Feb. 5 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral service Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Chicago Police Memorial Fund, 1407 West Washington Blvd., Chicago IL 60607. Funeral Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.