James Thomas Boesch, 60, of Buffalo Grove, IL, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 3, 2022.  He was born February 2, 1962, in Waukegan, IL and grew up in Ingleside, IL.

He loved arts and crafts and, in his free time, enjoyed making stain-glass creations.  He also loved all animals—especially cats, adopting many from Orphans of the Storm.

He was a loving son to his parents, Mae (nee Britt) and the late James J. Boesch; a caring brother to Sharon (Scott) Cole, Rich Boesch, and the late Sue (John) Conrad; and uncle to Amanda and Chris Conrad.

Visitation Thursday, August 11, from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1:30 p.m., at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd., Fox Lake.  Burial will be in St. Bede Cemetery, Ingleside.  A meal will follow the burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in James' name to Orphans of the Storm, www.OrphansoftheStorm.org, appreciated.