James M. Syler
Obituary's Biography:
James M. Syler, 66, a resident of Grayslake, IL, peacefully passed away May 24, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 5, 1956 in Chicago, IL to James and Arlene Syler.
Jim along with his dad, “JR” owned and operated Mohave Trucking in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jim’s greatest passion was fishing and cheering on the Chicago White Sox and Blackhawks, although nothing outweighed the passion and love that he had for his family.
Jim is survived by his wife Kim, his mother Arlene, sister Jill and niece Leah. He his also survived by his children Jacob (Nicole), Jordyn, Lesley (Zach), Michael (Heather), and Kelly. He was Papa to Riley and Alexis, Papaw to his Sox loving buddy Clayton and Grandpa Jim to Beatrix “B.B.”. He was preceded in death by his father, James Richard.
A memorial with immediate family will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lambs Farm https://lambsfarm.org/, Advocate Hospice https://advocategiving.org/ or American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.
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RIP Jim! You will truly be missed. My condolences to the families.
There will never be another Jim Syler! Thank you for all the joy you brought to my Mom’s life. You were the best Papaw to Clayton and your strength and kindness is nothing short of inspirational. We love you and will miss you dearly!
We worked together on a commercial. He was a joy to work with. So sorry for your loss! A good, kind soul has made his way to the heavens.
Kevin and I would like to express our deepest condolences. It was a pleasure to get to know Jim and the Syler family and to be able to spend some memorable times with all of them. My girls, will forever smile as they remember “Jimmy Horsemud” and the hike to Mouse creek Falls. May you find eternal peace Jim.
With Love, Kevin and Susan Reali.
RIP Jimmy. Kim, I can’t imagine the pain you and your family are going through at the loss of a ‘larger than life person’ that Jim was. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
So sorry to learn of this tonight and I’m remembering Jimmy as a boy of 13, so sweet and kind, with such a dear heart and that infectious smile of his. He truly was bigger than life then and thru his adulthood. Anyone that knew him will never forget him. His generous spirit and strength were inspiring and his deep love for his family is the beautiful legacy he leaves behind. Rest In Peace, Rest Easy My Old Friend.
My deepest condolences to Kim and all of his family.
RIP Jim. Kim, our deepest sympathies for you and your family. Exchange Ave., Washington High School, Allied Chemical Dodgers with Eric and Perp is how I will remember Jim. A great guy!
My deepest sympathies to the family. Jimmy I will see you on the other side Rest In Peace.