Obituaries: Carmany

Posted on November 21, 2016

James Carmany

James J. Carmany, Sr., 80, of Bloomington, passed away at 1:28 am, Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, surrounded by family.

His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at Historic St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m..

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Knights of Columbus #574, Historic St. Patrick Catholic Church or St. Vincent de Paul Society, all in Bloomington.

Jim was born June 30, 1936 in Bloomington, the son of Walter Benjamin and Margaret Julia Tully Carmany. He married Judith Ann Freehill on Feb. 1, 1958 in Bloomington. She preceded him in death on October 17, 2009.

He is survived by four children, Jim (Vickie) Carmany, Jr., of East Peoria, Debbie (Terry) Monk of Dakota Dunes, SD, Dan Carmany of Normal and Cyndy Starkey of Bloomington; 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, a sister, Patricia Wall of Bloomington, many nieces and nephews and his close friend, Joan Moews. Jim was a great husband, a loving father, and was loved by all.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Katherine Schultz and Mary Jane Sutter.

Jim graduated from Trinity High School in 1954, was a member of Historic St. Patrick Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #574, Bloomington. He had a very long and successful career on the railroad working all across Illinois, retiring after over 40 years.

Jim was a very active volunteer across the twin cities for the last couple of decades. As a lifelong Chicago Cub’s fan he was extremely happy to be able to celebrate their recent 2016 World Series win.

Jim was one of those special individuals who never knew a stranger. He always had a big smile on his face and would always reach out to provide any help or assistance anyone may need.

The family would like to express our sincere thanks to all of the staff of the Progressive Care Unit at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal for the care and comfort that all provided to him.

To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.

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