James Leo Prew's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2025 in Shorewood, Illinois

James Leo Prew

October 14, 1938 - October 10, 2025 (86 years old)

Shorewood, Illinois

James Leo Prew's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2025 in Shorewood, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fruland Funeral Home

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James Leo Prew

October 14, 1938 - October 10, 2025 (86 years old)

Shorewood, Illinois

James Leo Prew Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Leo Prew of Shorewood, Illinois, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 86, 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, Joseph Leo and Helen Teresa Prew (Howe); his wife Helen; his siblings, John Prew and Kathleen Setterberg (Richard); and his sisters-in-law, Antanina Mickus and Marija Arstikys.

He is survived by: his children, Renee Prew of Morris and James M. Prew (Lora) of San Diego, California; his sister Michele Colias (Michael) of Aurora; and his sisters-in-law, Karen Prew of Minneapolis and Kastule Vabalaitis of Lombard, Illinois..

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (600 E Jackson St, Morris, IL 60450). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. The inurnment will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 12:15 PM to 12:30 PM at the St Casimir Catholic Cemetery (4401 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655).

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Jim's memory to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, Illinois 60431.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fruland Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 24

Visitation

9:00 AM

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
600 E Jackson St, Morris, IL 60450

Fri

Oct 24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
600 E Jackson St, Morris, IL 60450

Fri

Oct 24

Inurnment

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

St Casimir Catholic Cemetery
4401 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655

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