Obituary of James Joseph Gans

James Joseph Gans, age 71, and a lifelong Joliet area resident, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at home. Born November 29, 1947 in Joliet, he was the son of Albert and Helen (nee Likar) Gans.   He retired from Commonwealth Edison as an electrician with 30 years of service.

Jim enjoyed playing golf, traveling, and especially, spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Gudrun I. (nee Peter) Gans; his children, Steffanie Kenney and Eric (Nicole) Gans; three grandchildren, Lauren Gans, Peyton Kenney and Sarah Gans; two brothers, Ronald (Mary Lou) Gans and Paul (Laura) Gans; one sister, Nancy Gans; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Edward Gans, Sr., Lois Anzalone, and Richard Gans.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 26, 2019 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated.

For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com