Charles 'Jim' Granberg
April 24, 1941 - November 24, 2015
Charles J. ‘Jim’ Granberg, age 74, of Lake Villa, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. He was born in Chicago on April 24, 1941, the son of the late Charles and Catherine Granberg. Jim worked in sales for many years and had many entrepreneurial ventures, most recently a limo business. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and for his sense of humor and his hardy laugh. He is survived by his children Karen (Dave) Aykroid, Kirsten (Dan) Schinler, and Charles J. Granberg; grandchildren Madeline, Morgan, Maxwell, Andrew, and Matthew; siblings Coralyn (Ron) Peters, Ben (Kathy) Granberg, Catherine (Kurt) Janus, Michael Granberg, and Mary (Mike) Roach; and by many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Joanne on June 20, 2012, his parents, and by his brother Frank. Visitation and viewing will be from 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046. A funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Cremation will take place privately after the service.
Charles J. ‘Jim’ Granberg, age 74, of Lake Villa, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. He was born in Chicago on April 24, 1941, the son of the late Charles and Catherine Granberg. Jim worked in sales for many... View Obituary & Service Information