James S. Jorgensen of Inverness, IL passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 23, 2022. Jim was the son of the late Erik and Hansine Jorgensen. Jim was the beloved husband of Joanne (nee DeSalvo) and loving father of Jimmy and Jessica. He is also survived by his brother Kurt.
Jim was born in Nakskov, Denmark and immigrated to the United States when he was ten years old. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Jim was proud of his achievements at the Chicago Laborers' Pension and Welfare Fund where he worked for over 25 years. Jim enjoyed tennis, fishing and skiing in his young adulthood. In his retirement, he was an avid reader, golfer, and birdwatcher.
Funeral services were held on September 27, 2022 with entombment at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery. Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral Home Palatine, IL
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Alan E. Bella
I knew Jim in school and always enjoyed his company. We reconnected after the reunions and became close. Had breakfast with him and some other classmates and totally enjoyed our time together. It was a sudden shock to me when I heard about his passing. So sorry to hear this a few weeks ago. I will miss him dearly. Rest in peace, my friend.
Carl L Brugger
THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I FEEL BAD ABOUT STAYING IN TOUCH ON THIS CLASS SIGHT. THIS IS A COMPLETE SHOCK. WE &I DID MANY THINGS TOGETHER BACK IN THE DAY, INCLUDING RACING CARS. I'M SHOCKED . WILL MISS HIM AND FEEL BAD ABOUT NOT STAYING IN TOUCH!!!!
CARL BRUGGER