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In memory of
James "Jim" Clifford Dobbs
December 4, 1956 - August 2, 2024
Dec 4, 1956 - Aug 2, 2024
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Obituary
James Clifford Dobbs was born at Burnham Hospital in Champaign, IL on December 4, 1956, to Dwight and Patricia (High) Dobbs. He was named after a minister from Chicago who was a dear friend of his parents. His sister, Karla, was born in June 1959, and could make Jim laugh harder than anyone else.
It was no question to anyone who knew Jim that he was exceptionally intelligent, equally at-home as a creative or scientific …
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I worked with Jim on Parkland's production of A Christmas Story in 06 with him as the Old Man. He was clearly professio…
I worked with Jim on Parkland's production of A Christmas Story in 06 with him as the Old Man. He w…
I worked with Jim on Parkland's production of A Christmas Story …
Miss. Ya Big Jim. Think of you.
Miss. Ya Big Jim. Think of you.
Miss. Ya Big Jim. Think of you.
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What were Jim's favorite ways to spend free time?
Community Theater, making music, listening to music, spending time with loved ones, …
Community Theater, making music, listening to music, spending time with loved ones, reading bo…
Community Theater, making music, listening to music, spending time with loved ones, reading books, playing games, watch…
Timeline
Born
December 4th, 1956
Champaign, IL
Gained a sibling, Karla Fisher
1959
Urbana, IL
Graduated from high school
1972
University Laboratory High School, West Springfield Avenue, Urbana, IL
Survived by
Caitlin Caruso
Daughter
Rikki Brady
Partner
Erin Dobbs
Child
Michael Dobbs
Son
Dante Caruso
Son
Karla Fisher
Sister
Norman Fisher
Brother-in-law
Katie Wright
Family
Jeff Wright
Family
Korri Woodcock
Family
Nick Woodcock
Family
Morgan Malone
Family
Ashley Woodcock-Lofland
Family
John Lofland
Family
Mya Lofland
Granddaughter
Iris Woodcock
Granddaughter
Juniper Woodcock
Granddaughter
Jonah Lofland
Grandson
Tommy Boutilier
Nephew
Predeceased by
Dwight Dobbs
Father
Patricia Dobbs
Mother
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Cause of death
Lung cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Evergreen Cremation Services
Death doula care provided by
Melanie Sheckels
Lasting impact
Jim donated organs
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Caitlin Caruso (Jim's daughter) and
Rikki Brady.
