James M. Hannan 1935 - 2022

Born September 10, 1935, James M. Hannan, longtime resident of Oak Park, Illinois, died peacefully on August 17, 2022.  

James was the second eldest child of the late Margaret and William Hannan, devoted brother of the late William Hannan, Kathryn (late Barry) Rohan, and Mark Hannan (Barb Anderson). He married Loretta (nee Neimes) on September 6, 1958, and was an endearing father of three children, James J. Hannan, the late Brendan T. Hannan, and Cathleen R. Hannan. James is the beloved grandfather of 11; Monica (Alex) Stolte, Chloe Hannan (Katie Bone), Renee Hannan, Shannon Kenny, Charlotte Kenny, Colin Kenny, Liam Kenny, Lauryn Kenny, and Elizabeth Kenny, Aidan and Owen, and fond Uncle to many.  

After graduating second in his class from Loyola Law School, he practiced law for over 55 years, establishing the law firm James M. Hannan Ltd., later partnering with David G. Strom, Hannan and Strom. He was also Chief Financial Officer of Trainco Truck Driving and Business School. James worked with Oak Park Senior Services to provide legal services to Oak Park residents. He truly embodied what it means to be a “counselor,” not only in his profession, but how in his character he consistently demonstrated the highest level of empathy, understanding, and insight, ethics and honesty which will be sorely missed. 

An avid reader who loved spending time with family and friends; he also enjoyed traveling, music, good meals, and was a loyal Chicago sports fan.

Services will be held on September 10, 2022, at Petersen-Bassi Chapels, 6938 W. North Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The family would like to thank the Chicago Bar Association Wolf Fund and the Illinois Bar Foundation for the continued financial support that provided for James to be cared for at home.