James Pechous

James J. Pechous, age 88, U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, passed away on February 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. James was the beloved husband of Gloria Jean, nee Kolan, for 16 wonderful years, and the late Carol Ann, nee Brosius, for 40 wonderful years; loving father of Steve A. (Lynn) Pechous and Patty A. (Mark) Danly; dear step-father of Tom R. (Nadine) and Jim S. (Michelle) Murre; cherished grandfather of Heather, Steve, Christopher, Crissy, Scott, Zannah, Kelly, Dana, Chris, Kalyn, Melissa, Sammy and Jesse; great grandfather of Zach, Luke, Paxton, Benjamin and Palmer; dearest brother of the late Edward (Shirley) Pechous; beloved cousin of Don Novak and many others and he was a fond uncle of many. Jim was a member of the American Turners of Northwest Chicago and the October Weekenders. In lieu of flowers, donations to: The Rainbow Hospice 1550 Bishop Ct., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 or rainbowhospice.org would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service with Military Honors 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Interment Private. Info 708-456-8300.