James A. Hoffman Jr., age 62, of Kenosha passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center with his family by his side. Jim was born on January 12, 1958 in Chicago to James and Barbara (Jastrzembowski) Hoffman Sr. and was educated in the schools of Chicago and Schaumburg. Jim served in the United States Air Force from 1977 until his honorable discharge in 1985. He married Jeanne Holmes on July 8, 1989 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Waukegan. He worked for over 30 years as an electrical engineer with InkJet, Inc. Jim was a member of St. Mary’s Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post #552. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Jim traveled with his family on cruises to the Caribbean as well as Alaska. This was one of his favorite types of vacation. Jim was known as a fix it man who could take anything apart and put it back together again, a “handyman extraordinaire”.
He was preceded in death by, his mother; a brother, David and his sister, Linda.
Jim is survived by, his beloved wife of over 30 years, Jeanne; three sons, Dante (Lisandra), James III and Danny; his grandson, Mack; his father, James Sr.; his stepmother Ginny Hoffman, his mother-in-law, Joan Holmes, two brothers, John and Gene; three sisters, Karen, Janice and Lori as well as Jim’s sister-in-law, Donna (Jerry) Plunkett, and brother-in-law, John Holmes. Jim is also survived by many nieces, nephews and good friends.
Due to Covid restrictions, Jim’s family is going to wait on a memorial service at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church. Please check the funeral home’s website in March or April for service times for Jim to be posted.
Casey Family Options Funerals and Cremations
Stephen P. Casey, Funeral Director
(262) 653-0667
www.CaseyFamilyOptions.com
Alena Fiala says:
Dear Jeanne and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martin, Alena, and Jana Fiala
Jeanne Hoffman says:
Thank you ?? ❤️
Donna Plunkett says:
Jim was such a wonderful man! We will miss our family get togethers and breakfast before Benson’s that we did with all of you! We love all of you and will miss him terribly. Donna and Jerry
Jeanne Hoffman says:
Thank you ?? ❤️
Lisa Anderson says:
Jeanne,
I am so very sorry for your loss and for the loss for your family. I pray for you every day. I applaud your courage and your bravery. Thinking of you and wishing you well!
Jeanne Hoffman says:
Thank you ?? ❤️
Jan Bosman says:
Jeanne,
After reading the paper this morning I saw the article and the picture of you and your husband. I didn’t realize you had lost him this
January. I can’t tell you how sorry I am for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care of yourself!
Jeanne Hoffman says:
Thank you Jan. ??❤️
Kathleen Nicholas says:
I just found out 2 days ago my brother died his wife Ginny wouldn’t allow him to speak to his brothers and sisters.
Kathleen Nicholas says:
Excuse me my nephew. His father died 2 years ago. Still nobody bothered to contact me about either deaths