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James “Jim” Brandt Gordon - 66
11/5/1943 - 6/7/2010

DeKalb, IL - James “Jim” Brandt Gordon 66, of DeKalb, IL died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 7, 2010 in DeKalb after a long illness.



He was born November 5, 1943 in the Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago. The son of Charles and Elfriede (Brandt) Gordon. He married Carole Askelson-Roof on June 16, 1967 in DeKalb.



Jim graduated from Homewood-Flossmor High School and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business from Northern Illinois University. Since 1970 he was the Vice President and general manager of Suburban Apartments and Estates in DeKalb. He was a long-time member of Kishwaukee Country Club, B.P.O.E. (Elks) Lodge 765 and the NIU Huskie Club.



He is survived by his wife, Carole; his sons; Michael of Chicago and Seth (Tracy) of Sussex, WI. Grandchildren Connor, Sophia and Allison; and his sister Sandra Gehrman of Glenwood, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents



Memorial service will be held on Saturday June 12, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home with Reverend Kurt Simon officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in DeKalb. Cremation has taken place in the Finch Crematory. Visitation will be held on Saturday June 12, 2010 at 10:00 am till the time of the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the DeKalb County Rehab. & Nursing Home, DeKalb County Hospice, or DeKalb County Community Foundation. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 815-758-3841.

Visitation:
Saturday June 12, 2010
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home

Memorial Service:
Saturday June 12, 2010
11:00 am
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home

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Hi Carol, Seth and Michael, I am so sorry that I was out of town the day of the visitation. Actually I was in New Hampshire with Jay and family at the Preschool Graduation of little 5 year old Frank. (Only a grandma would fly that far for a preschooler!) I know Bob shared my condolances with you when he visited with you. Your loss will be shared by many people. Jim was a great guy who always had something pleasant to say. He will be missed by so many. We are thinking of all of you and hope that you will call upon us if there is anything that we could do to assist or ease your grief. With love, Mary Krupp (Bob)
Mary Krupp
6/16/2010 12:39 PM
 

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