James Skwarczynski

James “Jimski” Skwarczynski, 61, Mooresville, died peacefully at home June 8, 2013. Jimmy was born April 22, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Henry and Victoria (Slazyk) Skwarczynski.

He graduated from Elgin High School in 1970 and attended Elgin Community College. Jimski, as he was affectionately known amongst his colleagues, worked for 25 years at DEEM Electrical & Mechanical and most recently served as the Vice President. He was a member of The Church at Mt. Gilead. He enjoyed boating, cooking, and gardening. He especially enjoyed caring for his fruit trees. Above all, he was a man of strong faith and integrity whose memory will live on through his loving family and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Skwarczynski, Jr.

Survivors include his loving wife, Georgena (Briggs) Skwarczynski, to whom he was united in marriage April 2, 1983; daughter, Nicole Dorsett (Drew) of Mooresville; brother, Alan Skwarczynski of Minooka, Illinois; sister, Janice Guilfoyle of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends and family will gather to celebrate Jim’s life on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 4 to 8 p.m., in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 13, 2013, in The Church at Mt. Gilead, 6019 East State Road 144, Mooresville. Rev. Jeff Faull will officiate, and burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Donor’s Favorite Charity. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.