Jim Champley's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2026 in Hinsdale, Illinois

Jim Champley

March 24, 1943 - April 17, 2026 (83 years old)

Hinsdale, Illinois

Jim Champley's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2026 in Hinsdale, Illinois
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Jim Champley

March 24, 1943 - April 17, 2026 (83 years old)

Hinsdale, Illinois

Jim Champley Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jim Champley in Hinsdale, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jim left this world on April 17, 2026 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Marion Wendt and Stuart Champley; his brother Tom Champley (Pam); and his former wife Charlene Champley. He is survived by: his wife Carol Ann; his daughters, Dana Durocher (Simon) and Sara Dyson (Matt); his stepchildren, Toni Ann Zerebeski (Paul Wolfe), Sheri-Lynn Zerebeski and Michael Zerebeski (Cassandra); his grandchildren, Kylie, Ashley Durocher, MacKenzie, Natalie, Emily Dyson, Paige (Ben), Strobel, Cynthia Weiland, Jackson Weiland, Samantha Ealy, Holden, Miles and Emerson Zerebeski; his great grandchildren, Savanna, Ila and Maeve; his granddaughter Ida Olsen; and his sisters-in-law, Sandra (Roy), Brouwer, Cindy Gibson-Smith (Mark) and Sheila Doran (Doug). He is also survived by family members and countless friends.

During the pandemic in 2021, they moved to Vernon, British Columbia to be closer to Carol's son Mike, and his family.



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“My condolences on Jim's passing. Jim and I were fraternity brothers in College and I kept in contact with him until the end. I had great times and lots of laughs and I considered him a true friend. Thru Facebook I kept up with life's adventures.”


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