James R. Cookingham Obituary
The memory of James R. Cookingham of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, who passed away on August 19, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James R. Cookingham to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Cookingham and Anne Cookingham. He is survived by: his wife Jean; his children, Marjorie Placzek (Michael), Patricia Stratelak (Gerard), Michael Cookingham (Karen) and Kathleen Thomas (Charles); his grandchildren, Stephanie Saverino (Brad), Christopher Placzek (Carly) and Rebecca Jimenez (Alex); his children, Marisa Traore (Momo), Mitchell Stratelak (Katy), Jessica Cookingham, Nicholas Cookingham, Adam Thomas, Jeremy Thomas, Samuel Thomas and Hannah Thomas; and his sister Marilyn Schram (late Gene). He is also survived by his eight great-grandchildren.
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