James Graham Cripe

James Graham Cripe, 51, of 966 Sandalwood Lane, Crystal Lake died at 2:40 a.m. Sunday, September 18, 2005 at his home after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Jim was born on April 6, 1954 in Springfield the son of Joseph Edward and Carole Graham Cripe. He married Laura Leinum on May 7, 1977 in Springfield. He was a graduate of Columbia College and worked in retail management. He is survived by his wife: Laura of Crystal Lake; son: Justin James Cripe of Crystal Lake; parents: Joseph and Carole Cripe of Duluth, GA; sister: Cathi Cripe of Springfield; brothers: Steve (wife, Cathy) of Springfield, Bill (wife, Janet) of Springfield, Tim (wife, Michelle) of Cumming, GA and Dave Cripe of Lawrenceville, GA and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 22, 2005 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield with Fr. Chuck Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation 161 N. Clark Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60601 The family of James Cripe is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield. Visit our online obituary at www.kirlin-egan-butler.com