James R. Slawny
Of Arlington Heights, Illinois

James R. Slawny was born on October 25, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI to Edward and Sylvia (nee Golombowski) Slawny. He died Thursday, September 26, 2013 in Arlington Heights.

He graduated from Marquette University and started his career as a journalist in Appleton, WI before becoming an English teacher at Milwaukee Boys Technical High School. Jim worked for 20 years at the Illinois State Medical Society before forming his own association management company, Executive Administration, Inc. He was a life-long sports fan, and especially loved his Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers.
 
James is survived by his spouse of 51 years, Joan (nee Kranich); his children, Rick (Ellen), John (Janice), Laura (Roger), and Michael (Lisa); his grandchildren, Melanie, A.J., Maddie, and Olivia; his brother, Robert (Shirley) Slawny; his niece, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents.
 
Visitation is from 3 until 8pm, Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Hts. Rd., Arlington Heights. In State, 9am Monday, September 30, 2013 at St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Hts Rd., Arlington Heights until time of Mass at 10am. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Midwest Palliative & Hospice, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025 or to the charity of your choice.


 

 

Glueckert Funeral Home

(847) 253-0168

1520 North Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004