James E. Rosenkranz, Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Donna, nee Freundt; loving father of Rick (Alison) Ooms, Tiffany (Andrew) Seeley, and Melissa Rosenkranz (Eric Sherman); cherished grandfather of Evie, Tori, Pearl, Indigo, and River; dearest brother of the late Carol (late Dominic) Pangallo, the late Joan (late Roy) Steindurf, Margaret (late William) Schneck, and Maureen (George) Slater; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Member of Heat and Frost Insulators Local 17 and Downers Grove American Legion Post #80. James was a passionate fan of Notre Dame, the Bears, and the Cubs. He loved animals. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Friday 10:00 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Humane Society would be appreciated. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.surprisefuneralcare.com for the Rosenkranz family.
