James R. Newquist, age 54, of Lemont. Beloved husband of Diane, nee Matthiesen; proud loving father of Alyson and Krystle; brother of Terry (Bill) Dusenberry, Julie Ann (Jeff) Rhodes, Betty Ann (Carl) Stein and the late Diane (Alan) Van Alsburg; many nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Services Saturday 11 a.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills, IL (Van Henkelum Funeral Home Directors). Cremation private. Media Specialist and Cross Country Coach Stagg High School, Palos Hills, IL. Member of NOMO’s. In lieu of flowers memorials to Forest Preserve District of Cook/Camp Sagawau, c/o Department of Resource Management, 536 N. Harlem Ave., River Forest, IL 60305, Attn: Richard Newhard-Director, Resource Management or First Book, 1319 F Street N.W., Washington, DC 20004 would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. For information please call 708-448-3530 or 708-974-4410.
