Was born September 26, 1942 and entered God's kingdom on March 19, 2006. Jim is the son of the late Dorothy Kroeger. Beloved brother of Donald Uecke. Cherished uncle of Jody and Jennifer (Dominic) Uecke Rynders. Loving great-uncle of Jeremy and Claire. He is also survived by other family and many great friends. He will be especially missed by his cat Mademoiselle. Jim is a graduate of UW- Milwaukee and earned his bachelors degree in psychology and his masters in library science. He is an avid collector of vinyl records, has a love for photography, writing, poetry, as well as lapidary works. Jim fought with pancreatic cancer at the end of his life here on earth, but now is at peace forever with the Lord. If desired, memorials may be made to Pan Can for pancreatic cancer research. Jim's family would like to thank the staff at Columbia St. Mary's Hospice for their kindness. Visitation FRI 3-5 PM at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 2480 N. Cramer Ave. Mass of Christian Burial at 5 PM. May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and, until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. PRASSER-KLECZKA South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080