James Norman Kosmond Madison, Wisconsin Obituary

James Norman Kosmond

KOSMOND, JAMES N. James Norman Kosmond (b. Chicago 1935) gently passed at Agrace Hospice April 16, 2016. The cherished, devoted son of Louise Marie Loula and James Dominick Kosmond, James was the loving brother of Loula Carlini, proud uncle to Richard and Perry Carlini, and loving cousin to Stanley and Frank Loula. James joined Nancy Lee Hecht (d. 1996) in marriage as he graduated at the top of his class at Northwestern Law School ('59). James protectively fathered Julie Marie (Michel Murray), Lisa Diane (Jeff Helmuth) and Raymond James (d. 1968) and cherished his grandchildren, Christopher and Gillian of Ottawa, Canada, and Jack and James (d. 2013) of Middleton, Wisconsin. James's 45 years as a Chicago litigator and trial attorney was infused with brilliance, compassion, toughness, and determination. Simply put, he never gave up. His strength and hard work earned professional accolades, managing partner, a stellar legal record, and many client friendships. James felt that no person should be wrongfully maligned; his relentless pursuit of justice earned him figurines from his beloved assistant Sandra Wasinski (Chicago) of Don Quixote battling windmills. His inherent strength lifted him to recovery from meningitis to live out 13 more years in Middleton. James never admitted pain and never faltered on his schedule of reading, Walker Texas Ranger, daily jumble, sports and late night TV (good jokes). A history buff, James treated his family to historic adventures. James served as president of Illinois' District 62 school board for many years, hiring an outstanding superintendent and admirable teachers. Dad loved good times with friends, sports, parties, and Chicago's magnificent night life especially restaurants and musicals. James shared his many jokes and stories with well-loved caretakers as he reminisced about his courtroom battles. We are eternally grateful for dad's loving caretakers, Agrace HospiceCare, Gunderson Funeral Home and our Middleton neighbors who never hesitated to help Dad. A celebration of James' life will be held at the Bohemian Crystal in Chicago. In lieu of cards or flowers, please support the James Helmuth Memorial Benefit Fund, serving children and elderly in our community. http://www.rally.org/jamesrhelmuth. Learn more: https://goo.gl/9sXCp7 Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Avenue (608)831-6761
February 7, 1935 - April 16, 201602/07/193504/16/2016
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lisa helmuth
June 16, 2016
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lisa helmuth
June 16, 2016
I miss you dad.
Lisa Helmuth
May 6, 2016
Julie Murray
May 3, 2016
White Feather was posted for James Norman Kosmond.
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Lisa Helmuth
May 6, 2016
very nice.
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Lisa Helmuth
May 2, 2016
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c/o Helmuth Family
1609 Parmenter Street
Middleton, WI 53562
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Lisa Helmuth
April 30, 2016
Todays memory ...riding virtually wild horses in Wyoming as kids, lost, in the rain, and the horses were running! We were scared and dad said, "just give them the lead and we will be okay, they will get is home". He was right. Thank you for that memory smart and wonderfu... Continue Reading
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Julie Murray
May 3, 2016
Sorry! Rainstorm on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, when he couldn't see two feet in front of him but knew he couldn't stop.... Or on the super high roads in any number of mountain passes he crossed.... He did mention that one time the elevation made sick
Julie Murray
May 3, 2016
Made Lisa sick and she threw up Orange Crush all over the back seat....😊. He turned off as soon as he safely could. So many wonderful vacations and great memories.... Thank you Dad!
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Lisa Helmuth
April 29, 2016
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Lisa Helmuth
April 29, 2016
Bohemian Crystal and surrounding hotels.

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Lisa Helmuth
April 28, 2016
Every game that dad watched, he would wear his team sports shirt. He had special shirts for the Cubs, Sox, Blackhawks, Bulls, and his beloved Northwestern Wildcats. He loved his teams so very much. Here he is with Julie on her last visit with his Bulls Blanket (which w... Continue Reading
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Julie Murray
May 3, 2016
Oh Dad....I miss you! That was fun to sit in the sunshine! The Bulls blanket Lisa made for you was lovely to see, keeping you warm.
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Yale Bass
April 28, 2016
Dear Kosmond Family,
I was greatly saddened when hearing of Jim's passing. He and I were close friends for many years.
(Farragut High School and Northwestern Law School). We shared many wonderful memories and had plenty of laughs along the way. Jim will truly be mis...
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Lisa Helmuth
April 28, 2016
Mr. Bass, Dad loved you dearly! He spoke of you often,...and often with such a joy and a chuckle. I don't know what kind of mischief you were up to but he obviously remembered it and loved it! Please join us at Bohemian Crystal! May 27th. I will send you an invitation. M... Continue Reading