James Joseph Mccarten

ROCKFORD – James Joseph McCarten, age 84, of Rockford passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday September 17, 2018. Born on May 27, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI son of Joseph & Cecelia McCarten (Waliser). A proud native of Darlington, WI, he was united in marriage to Norma Carroll on June 20, 1959. James retired after 42 years of service at Sundstrand. A member of St. Edward Church and the White Eagle Club Rockford, James truly enjoyed having dinners and spending time with his family & friends. An avid fisherman, hunter and Packer Fan; he started a legacy of love for the outdoors that has trickled to three generations of his family. Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; he will remain in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Norma; children, Jeanne (Greg) Mulrooney and Michael (Bonnie) McCarten; grandchildren, Joe (Marta), Andy (Whitney), Steve (Alisha), and Bryan Mulrooney; great-grandchildren, Collin & Kate Mulrooney and Mason Mulrooney; brother-in-law, Bill Carroll; and several nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his parents; sister, Patricia (Al) Borski; and sister-in-law, Barb Carroll.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday September 27, 2018 at 11:00 am at Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3 ^rd Ave, Rockford, with visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 am. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday September 26, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 pm, at the Christenson Funeral Home. Entombment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to the family.

The family would like to give a huge Thank You to OSF Hospice for their wonderful care.

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