James P. Krcmarik, Jr. was born on September 12, 1943, son of James P. Krcmarik, Sr. and Rose Becker. He was born into eternal life on March 22nd, 2023.

Jim was the beloved husband of Mary Catherine (Grill) Krcmarik for almost 58 years. He was the loving father of James (Carla) Krcmarik III, Catherine Krcmarik Parenti, Jeanne Krcmarik Kapsner, John (Kelle) Krcmarik, Laura Krcmarik (Dan) Borkovec, Thomas (Teri) Krcmarik, Kevin (Michi) Krcmarik, Mary Krcmarik (Timothy) Uthe, Timothy (Jody) Krcmarik, Rebecca Krcmarik (John) Kovack, Michael Krcmarik, Sarah Krcmarik, and Monica Krcmarik (David) Edwards.

Grandpa Jim was very proud of his many grandchildren and loved them all dearly. They were very special to him, and he enjoyed all of their visits.

Jim was a good man and a devout Catholic, respected and loved by all of our family and friends. He will be greatly missed and his memory forever cherished.

We entrust him to God’s loving and merciful care. We shall all be with him again someday in Heaven. May our memories of Jim, Dad and Grandpa, fill our hearts, slowly healing us day by day.

Godspeed to eternal peace.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023, 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 701 S. Eola Road, Aurora, Illinois. Internment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's name may be made to Hesed House or Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.