James “Jim” E. Walther Sr. of Hanover Park; Beloved husband of Irene B. nee Gordon;Loving father of Loretta (Michael) Franz, James Walther Jr., and Daniel Walther;
  
  Cherished grandfather of Leslie, Logan, Kayla and Elizabeth;Dear brother of Michael (Donna) Walther.
  
  Visitation Thursday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 333 S. Roselle Rd. (1/2 mile south of Irving Park Rd.), Roselle. Funeral Friday 10:15 a.m. to St. Walter Church. Mass 11:00 a.m. Following Mass cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory.
  
  In lieu of flowers donations to the National Kidney Foundation 215 W Illinois St #1C, Chicago, IL 60610-4263 would be appreciated.
  
  630-529-5751 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com