James A. Rowe, age 89, longtime resident of Romeoville, passed away September 15, 2014. Beloved husband of Maxine, nee Whitt; loving father of Flo (Gary) Cox, Bernard (Diane), Larry (Jeannie), Darnell (Nadine) and Hilda (Bob) Van Geertry; proud papa of 14 and great-papa of 18; fond brother and uncle of many. Visitation Friday 2-8 PM, and Funeral Service Saturday 12 PM at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Entombment, Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to Joliet Area Community Hospice are appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-442-8500, or www.woodlawnchicago.com