James F. Vesely

JAMES F. ""JIMVESELY, 76, Rockford, died at 1:43 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 21, 1930 in Rockford, son of Francis W. and Mary E. Buchanan Vesely. Graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1947. Married Joan A. White in Rockford at St. Bridget Catholic Church on June 6, 1954. Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea. Employed for 28 years by the City of Rockford Police Department as a Detective in the Identification Bureau. He retired from there in 1980. He spent the following 10 years employed by the Winnebago County Sheriffs Department as a baliff. Jim was a hard working and honest man with a great sense of humor. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. Most of all, he was a wonderful husband and father and always a good friend to all. Survivors include his wife, Joan; children, Bill (Cindy) Vesely, Rockford, Mike Vesely (Nancy Clemens) , Santa Cruz, CA, Steve (Brenda) Vesely, Rockford and Rebecca Collier (James Wilson), Rockford; grandchildren, Lance Vesely (Shelby Brewer), Erin Vesely, Bobby Vesely (Stephanie Moe) and Reva Collier. Also, survived by his sisters, Dorothy Pantner, Boise, ID, Midge Hall, Phoenix, AZ. and Florence (Orlon) Nannestead, Phoenix, AZ. and numerous special nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; brothers, Kenneth (Neva) Vesely, Jack (Pat) Vesely and infant brother,Bobby; sister, Reva (Warren) Halley and infant sister Sandy. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in St. Bernadette Catholic Church with Rev. William R. Wentink officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. and from 10 a.m. until time of the Mass at the church on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.