James Peter “Jim” Fruzyna, age 68 of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Maryann nee Benjamin; loving father of Jim (Austin) Fruzyna and Samantha (Jimmy) Reuter; proud “Popi” of Aiden, Caleb and Ethan Reuter and James Fruzyna; dear brother of Frank (Derek), Liz (Kevin), Sue (Corey), Steve (Annie), Margaret, Laura, Katie (Michael) and Joe (Heidi); fond brother-in-law of Michele (Tom). Jim was preceded in death by his wife and parents, Frank and Joan.
Jim was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed tinkering and was known for starting many projects, but rarely finishing one. He was an artist and painted many pieces. Jim also enjoyed landscaping and building anything from model cars to furniture.
A Memorial Visitation for Jim will be held at DuPage Funeral Chapel (951 W. Washington Street, West Chicago) on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10-2 PM with a service beginning at 1 PM. The service will be live streamed below for those unable to attend in person.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicago (www.rmhccni.org) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).
