James Kleczar

July 22, 1918 - June 12, 2013

James Kleczar, 94, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born in Poland on July 22, 1918 and immigrated to the United States in 1959, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1963. He was a tailor by trade and worked at a variety of retailers in the Chicago area. He was a longtime organist and active member at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He also played organ at Victory Lakes nursing center and other places throughout Chicago. Jim was an avid gardener and winemaker and enjoyed traveling around the United States with his wife Lottie. He was also a longtime member of the Polish National Alliance and the Polish Highlanders Association of North America. He is survived by his daughter Irene (Walter) Wozniak of Lake Villa; grandsons Mark (Brenda) Wozniak, Richard Wozniak, and Greg Wozniak; and great-grandchildren James, Thomas, Matthew, Katherine, Summer, Jason, and Aleena. He was preceded in death by his wife Lottie. Visitation will be from 1 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. (Rte. 83) Lake Villa, IL 60046. Funeral will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home with a procession to Prince of Peace Catholic Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass. Burial will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.