Obituaries

James A. Breslin, age 96, of St. Charles, IL passed away October  11, 2026.  He was born on July 17, 1930,  to the late Margaret (nee McKenna) and Patrick Breslin of Ballinalack, County Westmeath, Ireland.

He was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen M. (nee Mulchrone) for 64 years. Loving father of Kathy (Maurice) McNally, Jimmy Breslin, Tricia (Fran) McMahon, Mike Breslin (Anna), the late Tim Beslin (Jami), and Erin (Jim) Feehan. Dear Grandpa of Ciara, Brian, Kevin (Camila), Fiona, Niall, Mac, Shane, Kendall, Paige, Michael, Chase and Giovanna. Great Granddaughter Ayla Kay.  Devoted brother of late Thomas (Ann), late Patricia (John) Browne, late Marie Breslin, and Ann (late Francis R.) Brennan, Jim is fondly remembered by the Breslin, McNulty and Mulchrone families, especially his many nieces, nephews here and abroad.

Jim was a devoted husband and a loving father to his six children and 12 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.  Jim served three years as Corporal in the Irish Army and two years as Sergeant in the US Army.  Jim worked 32 years for the CTA, Ironworkers Local 1.  He enjoyed family and friend gatherings along with fishing, tennis, hockey, golf, Gaelic football, and a good pint.  He was an advocate reader. He was a kind man that shared the best hugs ever.  Jim will be forever loved and never forgotten.

Visitation will be Friday October 16th, 2026 from 8:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M. at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main Street, St. Charles IL, 60174, Mass of the resurrection following at 11 A.M. at St. Patrick Church, 400 Cedar Street, St. Charles, IL 60174. The Burial will be a private at Interment Prairie Cemetery, St. Charles, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of your choice.

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