James E. DeArmond, 83, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017. James was born on December 22, 1933 in East Chicago, IN to Samuel and Mabel DeArmond. He grew up in the Marktown neighborhood of East Chicago and was a graduate of Lowell High School. He worked as a lithographer and supervisorContinue Reading
James E. DeArmond, 83, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017. James was born on December 22, 1933 in East Chicago, IN to Samuel and Mabel DeArmond. He grew up in the Marktown neighborhood of East Chicago and was a graduate of Lowell High School. He worked as a lithographer and supervisor at the American Can Company until retiring after thirty-six years of service. James married Audrey Campbell on January 9, 1954. They were longtime residents of Crown Point, IN. In 1997, they moved to Winamac, IN where he served on the Town Council. They traveled extensively touring Mexico, Alaska, Europe, and Africa. James was an avid outdoorsman and sports fan. He coached Babe Ruth League baseball for many years winning the state championship in 1970. James enjoyed meeting people and was loved by everyone. His incredible sense of humor often made him the life of the party. James was a wonderful father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his children Daniel DeArmond, Timothy (Cindy) DeArmond, Laura Rathburn, and Jill DeArmond; grandchildren, John (Whitney) DeArmond, Heather (Alex)Ostrowski, Christopher DeArmond, Dillon Hott, Michael DeArmond, and Sarah Perez; great grandchild, Lila DeArmond. James was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey DeArmond; sisters Jeanette Lehmann and Norma Harmon; and brother, Don DeArmond; and daughter-in-law BeckyDeArmond. The DeArmond family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff at Norwood Crossing for their care of James. We also wish to thank Susan and Randy Van Kley and their daughters Amber, Amy, and Ashley(Josh) for their love and support over the years. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at\tKish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Hammond, IN. Visitation will be on Friday, May 12, 2017, at the funeral home, from 4:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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