James W. Kartsimas, age 73, of Gurnee, respected surgical nurse and surgical first assistant at multiple hospitals and served honorably in the United States Army as a medic in the 1st Cavalry during the Vietnam Era; beloved husband of Yuliya Kin-Kartsimas, MD and the late Sharon Kartsimas, RN; loving father of Jamie (Denise) and Leisa; cherished stepfather of Brian, Tim (Shelley), Kimberly, Michele, and Irena (Noah); adored grandfather of 18; devoted son of the late William J. and the late Helen Kartsimas; dear brother of George L. (Penelope) Kartsimas, Lou (Carlos Balais) Kartsimas, and the late Stephen (Elizabeth) Kartsimas; treasured uncle and friend to many. Jim will be dearly missed by all. Visitation Monday, November 7th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at The Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd., Skokie (at Niles Center Rd.). Interment to immediately follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Rd., Skokie. Contributions may be made in Jim’s memory to the Vietnam Veterans of America, www.vva.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com, (847) 478-1600.