Obituary of James Lloyd Wheeling

Mr. James Lloyd Wheeling, 41, of Chicago, IL, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 1, 2014, from a massive heart attack while in route to the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. James was born on September 13, 1972, at the Franklin Hospital to Michael A. Sr. and Sandra K. Uber Wheeling. He was a graduate of Maplewood High School, class of 1991. Following graduation James entered the US Marine Corp. where he served for 6 years as a mechanic during desert storm from September 1991 to September of 1997. After being honorably discharged he moved to Detroit, MI and attended Davenport University. In May of 2008, Jim graduated with high honors and a degree in business management. James was hired by the Secret Service Department and assigned the counterfeiting department and also served on protection details for the Chicago field office where he has been an agent for the past 5 years. He enjoyed working on cars, rooting for his Detroit Tigers, and reading. James is survived by his parents of Titusville; his wife Laura Kosh Wheeling of Chicago, IL, whom he married on March 2, 2013; two sons, Nickolas and Austin Wheeling of Detroit, MI; a step-son, Darius Airo of Chicago; a brother, Michael “Andy” Wheeling and his wife Kim of Townville; two sisters, Kelly Peters and husband Earl of Townville, Beth Proper and husband Mike of Titusville; 4 nephews, 3 nieces, the mother of his sons, Annetta Wheeling of Detroit, MI; several aunts and uncles, and his dogs, Fawn and Star. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clinton and Sara Uber, and Lloyd and Irene Wheeling. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville on Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and attend the funeral service from the funeral home on Thursday at 11:00 AM with Mrs. Jacqueline Wagner, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite military organization. If you would like to leave a condolence for the family go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com