James "Jim" Butsback, 90, At rest Wednesday, August 31, 2016 surrounded by family; beloved husband of Margaret (nee Gorny); loving father of Mary Beth (Mike) Rooney, Jim (Mary Sue) and Ann (Kurt) Pusczan;  dear grandfather of Melissa and Frank Butsback; Mary Pat (Calen Brennan) and Lauren Rooney; loving son of the late Marguerit and Walter Butsback and fond brother of the late Edward (Fran), Dorothy (Harry), Marjorie (Bob) and Donald; fond uncle/great-uncle and dear friend and mentor to many.  Jim served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1952 as a corpsman assigned to the US Marines during WWII and at Camp Pendelton during Korea training other brave men to become corpsman.  During his service Jim was awarded 3 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.  He met his loving wife of 63 years at DePaul University.  He had a full life from riding bulls, working in racecar pits and enjoying his ever-present boats on Lake Michigan and in the Chain of Lakes.  Jim was a two time Commander of the American Legion Tattler Post # 973 in Chicago holding the office 20 years apart.  He also was a friendly smile and an interesting story or two at the Merle Guild Post #208 in Arlington Hts.  A man before his time, he will be missed but never forgotten. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge on Friday from 4 to 9 p.m.  Lying in State on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at St. Alfonsus Liguori Church in Prospect Hts.  Mass at 10:30 a.m.  Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to DePaul University College of Commerce in memory of Jim Butsback '56 or Kindred Hospice would be appreciated. For info (847) 685-1002 – www.cooneyfuneralhome.com.