James M. Troka, age 77, a Chicago native, passed away on August 20, 2004 in Green Valley, AZ. Loving father of Beth Russell, CPD, Catherine (Robert) Cerone, James D. Troka and Margaret Ieronimo (fiance Peter McNulty); beloved Papa of Amy (Jim) O’Connor, Eileen Atkins, Patrick, Mary Claire, Elizabeth and Daniel Cerone, Jordan Troka, and Michael and Bridget Ieronimo; proud great-grandfather of Brendan, Declan and Kathleen O’Connor; devoted brother of Dorothea (the late Charlie) McCarren and the late Al Troka; loving son of the late John and Helen Troka; dear friend of Lily Wolodka; respected uncle and friend to many. Funeral Thursday, 10:15 a.m. from Haben Funeral Home, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Church, Skokie. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Foundation for Nager & Miller Syndromes, 1827 Grove St., #2, Glenview, IL 60025 (www.fnms.net). Funeral info: 847-673-6111
