James I. Southard, of Morris, formerly of Des Plaines, beloved husband of the late Florence, nee Blasius; dear father of Julia (Timothy) Applegate and Thomas (DeNell) Southard; caring grandfather of Kelly (Brandon) Walker, Megan Applegate, Hailey and Danny Van Meter. Visitation Saturday 3 to 7 p.m. at the Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. (Rt. 14/Northwest Hwy. at Rand Rd.), Des Plaines, where service will be held Sunday 1:30 p.m. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst.
