James H. "Jim" Bankroff, 93

Lifelong resident of Lockport, born on January 26, 1929 in Joliet, IL. Retired 37 year employee of Illinois Bell where he was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a Cub Scout Pack #53 Leader out of St. Joseph Church for 13 years. He sang with the Joliet Blackhawk Chorus Chapter of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. (Barbershop Quartet).

He loved wood working, wood carving, lapidary arts, paint by number artist, gardening, photography, camera collecting and many other hobbies. His hobby was hobbies. He loved to travel and was an avid camper with his family. He participated in community events and efforts.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Georgene (nee McCanna); his parents, Albert and Mildred (nee Hamilton); two brothers, Ernest (late Ardis) and Teddy; sister, Phyllis (late George) Cracraft; granddaughter, Colleen Smith.

Survived by his children, Kathleen "Sue", Timothy (Laurel), Scott (Melissa) and Barry; four grandchildren, Melissa and Daniel Williams and Timothy (Antonia) Bankroff and Taylor (James) Feigel; great-grandchildren, Samantha Barnaby, Oscar Tamer-Bankroff, Grayson, Scarlett and Sadie Feigel; many nieces and nephews.

He also leaves behind dear friends and neighbors, Kathleen, Chris, Belle, Quinn, Tate, Greer and Sutter Kesloot who helped him with day-to-day activities in his later years.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Polycystic Kidney Foundation ( https://pkdcure.org/give/ ) or Casa Angelica ( Donate )in Albuquerque, NM would be appreciated.

Funeral and visitation on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport from 9:00am to time of the Chapel Service at 11:00am. Interment immediately following at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com