James Creen Sr. Obituary
We bid farewell to James Creen Sr. of Chicago Heights, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 12, 2025 at the age of 91. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Creen Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marie Creen Lynch and Val Creen; his stepfather Dennis Lynch; and his siblings-in-law, George Lennon, Jr. (late Sarah) and Mary Rose Berger (late John).
He is survived by: his wife Joan Creen; his children, Anne Rooney (E. J.), Jim, Jr. (Laura), Matt (Lynn), Betsy Kopec (Chris), Mary Ellen Hollahan (Dennis) of Tom, M. J. and Joe; his grandchildren, Katie Rooney, Megan Magiet (Robert), Sarah Chandler (Brian), Joe Rooney, Becky Maley (Rob), Jeffrey Brennan, Matthew (Brittany), Betsy Creen, Claire, Michael Kopec, Frank, Jim, Bill and Mike Hollahan; his cousins, Eileen and Leon Stachewicz; and his sister-in-law Virginia Eck (late George).
Donations may be made to the Les Turner Foundation (https://p2p.onecause.com*15vkkn0*_gcl_au*MTM5MDI1NDgwLjE3NDQ3NDIyOTY.*_ga*OTQ3MzYxOTU1LjE3NDQ3NDIyOTY.*_ga_JGQNCMRW7P*MTc0NDc0MjI5Ni4xLjEuMTc0NDc0MjMxNS40MS4wLjA.), 5550 W. Touhy, Suite 302, Skokie, IL. 60077 or Miles Jesu, 1925 E. Baseline Rd. Phoenix, AZ. 85042 ATTN: T. Creen Memo Line: In memory of James V. Creen, Sr. For further information contact tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300.
