Obituaries

 

James E. Postula, 93

Services set for Oct 4 at St. Peter’s

James E. Postula, a resident of Elmhurst and Villa Park for 90 years, passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved husband of Elizabeth, nee Klick, for 67 years; father of Kathy (Bob) Maxwell and Dan (Rosemary) Postula; grandfather of Julie, Jim and Laura Maxwell, Jessica and Ken Fletcher, Danielle Postula and the late Shaun Fletcher; great grandfather of Gianna and Lylah; brother of Dr. Carol Dawes and the late Frank Postula; brother-in-law of Veronica Postula. Jim worked as an attorney in the insurance industry for 40 years, was a WWII Army Veteran having served in Asia, graduated from York Community High School in 1940, Elmhurst College in 1947, and received a law degree from DePaul University in 1949. He was an active member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ for 67 years, where he sang in the Senior Choir for 57 years and formerly served as Council President. He was also an active Blue Jay Backer for Elmhurst College. Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St., Elmhurst. Private interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.