After a courageous attempt at remission from Leukemia, he was taken into the loving arms of our Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at the age of 62. Beloved husband and best friend of Linda (nee Engelbart). Loving father of Donald Ross, Candace Ross, Reilly and Danny Boy. Loving grandpa of Hannah Azaline McCready. Dear brother of Kathie (Steve) Griffiths, Joseph A. and Jeffery R. Quinn. Uncle of John, Tammy, Matt, Jennifer, Katie, Betsy, Laura Lynn, Heather, Sarah, Conor, Michael and Gary. Great-uncle of Vivien. Son-in-law of the late Harold and Barbara Engelbart. Brother-in-law of Rick, Karen (Paul) and Nancy (Doug). Preceded in death by his parents John and Retha Mae (Mitchell), brother John, sisters-in-law Eleanor and Dianne and niece Elizabeth. Also loved by other relatives and friends.
Visitation at the Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, Sunday, December 29, 4:00-8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, December 30, at ST. MARTIN OF TOURS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7963 South 116th Street, Franklin at 1:00 PM. Entombment Forest Home Cemetery.
Jim was born in Des Moines, IA, attended St. John's Elementary School, Dowling High School and Drake University Pharmacy School. Hi...[more]
ntire career he worked for Walgreens. A special thank you to all the staff at St. Luke's Hospital and Froedtert Hospital. Memorials appreciated to the Wounded Warrior Project.