Michael L. James, age 59, a resident of Wheaton, IL, and formerly of Lisle, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. He was born May 16, 1952 in Wyandotte, Michigan.
He graduated from Ferris University in Big Rapids, Michigan. He worked at Premier Finance until 1999 when he was disabled. For the last eleven years he has volunteered at Edward Hospital as a patient advocate. He married Christina Jones on January 13, 1990. Michael loved model railroading, building and attending shows. He enjoyed sports and attending baseball games with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Christina James of Wheaton, three children, Kimberly (Michael) Hohnstedt, Glyn James and Layna Sweeney, two grandchildren, Colin and Cameron, and two sisters, Glynis (Kenneth) Rosendall and Gwyenth (William) Dugliss.
Memorial gifts may be directed to Edward Foundation.
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.