Jim Sweeney, age 80, of Beverly; beloved husband of Birgit; loving father of Mickey (John Carwardine) Sweeney; cherished Opa of Isabelle. Jim will be missed by many friends. He is fondly remembered by brother Mike (Lois) Sweeney and his sister-in-law Barbara Sweeney. He was preceded in death by his brother John. His German family, most especially Beate (Heinrich) Grebe, Irmgard (Peter) Mueller will miss him.
A newspaper man at heart, Jim owned the Oak Lawn News Agency for many years. He volunteered for years and lived his faith in the care of others.
Visitation Friday, March 19 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home. Friends and family will meet at St. Bernardine Church, 7246 W. Harrison St., Forest Park on Saturday, March 20 for mass at 10 a.m. Interment Concordia Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa (sinsinawa.org) are appreciated.
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Visitation
19
Mar
203 South Marion Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
***Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, a maximum of 50 people are allowed in the funeral home at any one time. Social Distancing is practiced and face masks are required.
Funeral Mass
20
Mar
7246 Harrison St
Forest Park, IL 60130
Friends and family will meet at church. Please arrive at 9:45 a.m. for contract tracing and to be seated. Face masks are required.
Cemetery Details
Location
7900 Madison St.
Forest Park, IL 60130
