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James J. McGillis Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James J. McGillis of Hales Corners, Wisconsin, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James J. McGillis to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Burton McGillis and Rose McGillis (Kischefsky); his brother Patrick McGillis; and his brother-in-law Thomas Krason. He is survived by: his wife Joanne; his children, Kathleen (Jonathan Drayna), James (Anne), Mark (Cynthia) and Colleen; his grandchildren, Jacob, Samuel, Shaina McGillis, Madeline, Elizabeth, Mary Kate Drayna (Kyle Thurow) and Ryan McGillis; and his siblings-in-law, Roger, Mary Krason and June Krason.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM at the St. Mary Catholic Faith Community (9520 W Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, WI 53130). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the West Allis Knights of Columbus Charities Inc., PO Box 270039, West Allis, WI 53227, are appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bevsek-Verbick Funeral Home and Crematory



Fri

Nov 22

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:45 PM

St. Mary Catholic Faith Community
9520 W Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, WI 53130

Fri

Nov 22

Mass of Christian Burial

3:00 PM

St. Mary Catholic Faith Community
9520 W Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, WI 53130

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