James Wilson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Wilson in Barrington, Illinois, who passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Wilson and Marion Wilson; and his siblings, Judith Miller (Wilson) and John "Jack" Wilson. He is survived by: his wife Charlene Wilson; his children, Kimberly Wachenheim (James) of Oxford, OH, Michael Wilson (Deanna) of Ramona, CA and Mary Beth O'Donnell (Sean) of Chicago, IL; his grandchildren, Gretchen Wachenheim (Kyle Jones), Hannah Wachenheim (Alex Ward), Derek Wilson and Deven Wilson; his great grandchild Osborne Jones; his siblings-in-law, Margo Wilson (late Jack) and Dr. Charles Slack (late Jeanne); and his aunt Judy Skoff. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington or to James M. and Charlene M. Wilson Scholarship at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, 2121 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201.
