James Bernard Carroll Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Bernard Carroll, age 75, after a brief illness died Thursday September 9, 2021. Born in Chicago to Bernard James and Helen Louise Carroll. Loving husband of Marlene Fiala Miller Carroll for twenty-four years, proud father of Steven (Jenny), Daniel (Sarah), and Mandy Schoiber (Steve), Joe Miller, Jodie Mathews (Robert), Jean Norris (Vince Norton), Jackie Zahn (David Sanchez), and Jolene Gargula (Michael). Loving grandfather of Michael (Callie), Steven (Angelica), Nicholas, Bobby, Tony, Ashley, Amber, Ashley, Giuliana, Justin, Rachel, Ethan, Adam, Lea, Ben, Amy, Jasper, Wylder, Colton, and Isabella. Great grandfather to Bryce, Jude, and our Angel Baby Mason. Devoted brother of Rita Carroll, the late Richard (Sherry) Carroll, and Dr. Elaine Carroll. Affectionate uncle to many nieces or nephews. If you are a life-long friend, you already know who you are and how Jim felt about you. Graduated from St. Mary of Mount Carmel 1959, Reavis High School 1963, University of Illinois Chicago 1963, and Kent College of Law 1976. Outside Counsel for the former Standard Bank & Trust of Hickory Hills for 35 years, of counsel at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP. Admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1976, member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Association, and admitted to the Supreme Court in 2013. As a young man, Jim was a licensed pilot. After graduating from college, Jim served in the US Army until he was honorably discharged in 1970. During law school Jim worked for the Internal Revenue Service. Jim retired to Bonita Springs Florida in 2018 where he and Marlene enjoyed the fellowship of many friends both old and new. Funeral Services will be held in Orland Park, IL . To sign Jim’s guest book or to leave online condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home & Crematory Family Owned and Operated Since 1978

James Bernard Carroll

March 21, 1946 - September 9, 2021