JIM AND JEAN SIKICH FAMILY

Jim Sikich was born in Chicago in the Year 1916, son of Michael and Caroline Sikich. In 1928 the family took residence in Lisle.

Jim began farming in 1946 after serving five years in military service. The first farm he bought was on Royce Road and the east branch of the DuPage River in Will County. He later purchased an adjoining section of the Harris farm located on Royce Road and Green Road.

Jim married Evelyn Jean Kinnu in March 1951. Their first born was a son, Anthony James Sikich, born October of that same year. Two years later in 1953 their daughter, Kathleen Cora was born. At this time the original farmhouse was relocated from DuPage River Road, west to the corner of Royce Road and Green Road. In 1958 their second son, James Anthony was born. The family remained at that location until 1959 at which time the property was sold.

Jim moved his family to their present 120-acre farm located on 95th Street between Naperville-Plainfield Road and Book Road. This property was purchased from Clarence Eichelberger and is being farmed yet today.

Their son, Anthony, lives in Miami, Florida and is employed by Gallery at Grove Isle. He also has his own business as an interior designer and display coordinator.

Kathleen married in 1970 to Richard Foreman from Aurora, Illinois. They have two children, Shawnta born in 1971 and Jason born in 1975. Richard Foreman is a self-employed Tool and Die Maker. They live in Naperville.

James Anthony was married in 1978 to Nancy Solenberger. He is employed by W.E. O'Neil Industries in a construction management position. They have two children, their first daughter Kristin was born in 1979 and their second Katy, was born in 1981. Their family also resides in Naperville.