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| Joan and Jim Wilbur |
It’s with great sadness that we report that one of WEORC’s founders, Jim
Wilbur (85), entered into eternal life two weeks ago. Jim was living at
Bethlehem Woods in La Grange with his dear wife, Joan (nee Johnson). Jim was a
long-time resident of Evanston.
Jim was ordained in 1956 for the
Chicago Archdiocese. Even when he did leave active ministry, his love for the
Liturgy and organization never left him. Eventually he became the editor-in-chief
at JS Paluch Company. He worked with Marty Hegarty in founding WEORC in the
late 1970’s and put together the first WEORC directory. He was a stalwart
presence in helping many transition from clerical and religious life to careers
in the secular world.
His funeral Mass was held on Saturday, February 28, at the Congregation
of the Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., LaGrange Park. Memorials
to Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University appreciated.
