James L. Henderson

James L. Henderson, Sgt. C.P.D., U.S. Army Veteran, age 75, of Beecher, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Loving husband of Carol A. Henderson, nee Clifford. Devoted father of Mary Margaret (Robert) Matyn. Dear brother of William Henderson, and the late Mary Ann Matern. Devoted and cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Enoch and Lorretta Henderson. Memorial visitation Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Memorial Mass Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Kieran Catholic Church 724 - 195th St. Chicago Heights, IL, with Rev. William J. McFarlane officiating. Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL. Jim will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation 1407 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607 (cpdmemorial.org), greatly appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300, or we encourage you to leave a condolence for the family on our online guestbook.