James E. Berger Obituary
James E. Berger (Chicago, Illinois) passed away on June 8, 2026. James, born on November 8, 1947, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
James will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew James will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. James’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Glenn R. Berger and Theresa Berger. He is survived by: his wife Barbara "Barb" Berger; his brother William Berger (Lorraine); his nieces and nephews, Michael Berger (Emily), Sandra Schmitz (Michael) and Lauren Berger; and his great-nephew Madison Berger.
In lieu of flowers, Barb kindly requests that memorial donations be made in Jim's honor to support two organizations close to their hearts: the American Veterans Service Dog Academy (https://www.avsda.com) (to make a donation in Jim's memory, please add a note with his name) or to the Shriners Children's Hospital (https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org).
