James H. Heimlich, age 80, recent resident of Monee, longtime Harvey resident and Athletic Equipment Manager for Thornton Township School District 205. Husband for 42 years of Verna, nee Svalstad; father of Sophia (Brian) Ritchey, James J. (Diane) and Marjorie (Timothy) Auman; grandfather of Zachary and Dominic Ritchey, Jacob Heimlich, Justus and Morgan Auman; brother of Dorothy Nelson, and the late Norma Bradley and Robert Heimlich. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 blks. East of Western Avenue), Chicago Heights, on Friday from 3 to 8 p.m., and Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until time of services, 10 a.m. at United Christian Church, 4351 W. 180th St., Country Club Hills. Burial Monday morning 10 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. 708-481-9230 .
