Born to eternal life on Thursday, October 28, 2004, age 76 years, and joined his beloved grandson Luke Sikorski. Beloved husband and life partner of 43 years to Bonnie (nee Dick). Devoted Dad of Michelle (Paul) Setzer, Cheryl (Mac) Feely, Annette and Jason Kuchera. Proud Grandpa of Joshua and Elizabeth Sikorski. Brother of William (Liz) Kuchera Sr., Michael (Rose Marie) Kuchera Jr. and the late Violet Kuchera. Dear son-in-law of Dorothy W. Dick. Loved brother-in-law of Gwen (Donald) Wedor, Alan (Sherry) Dick, Janet Dick, Kevin Dick, the late Colin, James and Sue Dick. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at NATIVITY OF THE LORD CHURCH, 3672 E. Plankinton Ave., Cudahy. MON 4-6:45 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at 7 PM. Private interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. James was a retiree of the Ladish Company and a U.S. Navy Pilot serving during the Korean Conflict on the U.S.S. Leyete. The family extends special gratitude and thanks to the compassionate staff of St. Luke's South Shore (3rd floor) and to the doctors and nurses who took such loving care of James.