James C. White

Nov 16, 1947 – Apr 27, 2023

Jim C. White, 75, passed away at the Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was born in Wausau, WI on November 16, 1947, the son of the late Kenneth and Adeline (nee: Van Landuyt) White.

Jim was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Class of ’65, and Gateway Technical College. On April 8, 1972, in St. Mark Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Christine Connelly. He retired from Danfoss Inc. Jim’s entire life was centered around music. He played in several bands including Bjorn and White. He also enjoyed tinkering with cars and trucks.

Surviving are his wife of fifty-one years, Chris; their children, Jennifer White, Daniel (Monica) White, and Steven White, all of Kenosha; three grandchildren, Logan, Brianna, and Brendan; brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, John Bouwens, Cynthia Connelly, Kerry (Geri) Connelly, Theresa (Bob) Martin, and Neal (Barb) Connelly. His nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive him.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death two sisters, Mary Andrea Otte, and Suzanne Bouwens; brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Rosella Williams, Kathleen Connelly, Brian Connelly, Barb Connelly, and Loretta Connelly.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Drs. David Knight, and Kevin Khaeter and their staff, as well as the Hospice House of Pleasant Prairie, and the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home.

Service Details

. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Cortese’s Banquet Hall, 1300 Sheridan Rd. in Kenosha on Friday, May 12th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Pastor Cindy Aasen will have a prayer service starting at 1:00 p.m. followed by lunch and a time of celebration. In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to Jim’s wife Chris to establish an educational fund for Jim’s grandchildren.