James Kallas
June 25, 1936 — January 17, 2018
James passed away peacefully January 17, 2018 in Barrington.
James was a graduate of Chicago Teachers College where he was president of Beta Sigma Alpha. He taught in the Chicago Public Schools for 25 years as Assistant Professor of Industrial Arts. He developed the Automotive Program at Oakton Community College and graduated from UIC Entrepreneurship program. James was Director of Redecorating at Miglan-Beitler, and was a member of Painters union 273, Auto Mechanics Local 701, and Rolls Royce Owners Club as the archivest.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Loretta (nee Spitzer); children, Karen Ann Kallas, James Peter Kallas, and Timothy Harold (Angie) Kallas; grandchildren, Brady and Lydia, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Helen (Ganas) Kallas; and sisters, Marion Elliott, Betty Obey, and Dorothea Vames.
Visitation will be 3-8pm Sunday, January 21 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington. Funeral service will be at 11am Monday, January 22, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1190 N. Hicks Road, Palatine. There will be visitation from 10am until the service at the church. Burial will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, Kenosha, WI.
Memorial donations in Jim’s name to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1190 N. Hicks Road, Palatine, 60067, would be appreciated.