James Gertz Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 29, 2021, at the age of 49, James Gertz of Fox Lake, Illinois, born in Waukegan, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Nellie R. and Virgil R. Gilliam; his aunt Kathy; his uncle Bill Brannigan; his cousin Michael Willet; the mother of his children JoAnne Micheletto; and his close friend Alan Schultz.
He is survived by: his parents, Carolyn Gertz and James Gertz; his children, Joey Gertz (Halee Johnson), Hailey Gertz and Emilie Gertz; his granddaughter JoAnne Gertz; his brothers, Donald Gertz (Cissie) and Tommy Gertz (Lindsay); his nieces and nephews, Steffanie Baseley, Landen and Camryn Gertz; his aunt Mary Willet; his uncle Robert Steven Gilliam (Teresa); his cousins, Tammy Miranda, Billy, Ryan Brannigan, Kelly Gilliam, Katie Miller and Andrew Gilliam; his great-aunt Gwen Seagraves (James); his close friend Rob Schumacher; and his pet Angel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Jimbo's family, appreciated.