

James F. Stearns, 85, of Arlington Heights was born March 12, 1928 in Janesville, WI to the late James F. and Mary Hazel (nee Arthur) Stearns Sr. and passed away November 17, 2013 in Arlington Heights surrounded by his loving family. Jim was the beloved husband of Grace M. (nee Fiedler) whom he married on May 26, 1951; loving father of Mary Kay (Ken) Gabrielsen, Patrick J. (Joan) Stearns, James M. (Joan) Stearns, Nancy A. Burgess and Timothy J. (Jennifer) Stearns; cherished grandfather of Kevin, Brian, Sarah (Tom) Mazeika, Molly (Shawn) Sullivan, Patrick (Tina) Stearns, Emily, Kelly, Brittany, Erin, Christopher, Megan (Erick Garcia) Burgess Garcia, Katie, Ryan, Jake, T.J. and Ryan; great grandfather of Theresa, Owen, William, Liam, Quinn, Kyla and Naomi; dear brother of Marilyn (Phil) Rindy, Suzanne (Jon) Schleisner and the late Arthur (Gladys) Stearns and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jim was a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Holy Rosary Council #4483, Member of the Seton Assembly and the Sword & Baldric Club. He was a 53 year member of Our Lady of the Wayside Parish and a member of the United Transit Union #528 for 45 years and worked for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad for 44 years, retiring in 1989. Visitation will be Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 2-8PM at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. Funeral will be Friday, November 22 beginning with prayers at the funeral home at 10:15 AM and proceed to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 440 S. Mitchell St., Arlington Heights for funeral mass at 11:00 AM. Interment will be St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Catholic Multicultural Center, Queen of Peace Church, 401 S. Owen Drive, Madison, WI 53711 or Our Lady of the Wayside Church PADS Program appreciated.
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