James “Jim” Stoner passed away at the age of 80 on July 15, 2018. Beloved husband of Judith (nee Davidson) for 55 years. Jim graduated from Niles High School and St. Olaf College where he met his wife.
Loving dad of Amy (Scott) Gray of Lake Forest, James (Molly) Stoner III of Chicago and Sheri Meehan of Rolling Meadows. Cherished Grandpa of Robert, Michael, and Tricia Gray, Addison, Kacie and James Stoner IV, Daniel and Matthew Meehan. Dear brother of Carol (Walt) Roth of Huntley, IL. Fond brother-in-law and uncle of many. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Ruth Gabriel Stoner.
Jim was the President and owner of United States Crayon Company and S&S Keytags. He was an active Shriner who served as Potentate of Medinah Temple in 1996 and the Medinah Treasurer for 18 years. He was a 50 year Master Mason, Grand High Priest of York Rite, and 33rd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite. Jim was also an Eagle Scout, coached Little League baseball and football, and was an avid Chicago Bears and White Sox fan.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 20th from 3-8 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 6:30 p.m. at William H. Scott Funeral Home, 1100 Greenleaf, Wilmette, Il. Lying in state from 10:00 am until time of funeral service 11:00 am on Saturday, July 21 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at 1133 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL. Interment will follow at Acacia Park Cemetery.
Memorials made to Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago, 2211 N. Oak Park Avenue. Chicago, IL 60707 or Gloria Dei Church Memorial Fund 1133 Pfingsten Road. Northbrook,IL 60062 would be greatly appreciated by the family.
