James L Karrigan

James Lemar Karrigan, 89, of Manteno, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 surrounded by family. James was born on April 3, 1934, the son of Frank and Cora (Moerke) Karrigan. He married Mildred Pokrajac on April 23, 1961. He was a parishioner at St. George Catholic Church in Bourbonnais, IL. James worked in sales and in law enforcement for Newport Beach, CA and Phoenix, AZ. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. James is survived by his loving wife, Mildred “Mickey” Karrigan; a son, James P. Karrigan; a daughter, Kimberly P. (James M.) McCormack; 4 grandchildren, Amanda Bernd, Kailey Lindsey, Krystina Karrigan, Kevin Karrigan; 4 great grandchildren, Aiden, Georgia, Aliyana, Abraham. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Cora Karrigan; 2 brothers, Wallace “Wally” Karrigan, William “Bill” Karrigan; a son-in-law, Kenneth “Ken” Bernd. Cremation rites have been accorded.