James C. Tyree, CEO/Chairman of Mesirow Financial & Chairman Sun-Times Media Group. Loving husband and best friend of Eve nee Slusarczyk; loving father of Jessica, Joseph & Matthew; devoted son of the late Bettie Johnson; dear son-in-law of Joseph & Elizabeth Slusarczyk; fond brother of James (Nita), Ken, Toni (Richard) Dilg & Lynn Tyree; kind brother-in-law of Barbara Slusarczyk, Margaret (Peter) Nagle & Chris (Kristy) Slusarczyk; kind uncle of many nieces & nephews.
Visitation Monday 12:00 noon until Mass of the Resurrection 7:00 p.m. at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 West Adams, Chicago.
Family & friends to gather for Committal Prayers Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th Street, Alsip. In lieu of flowers, donations may be payable to the Chicago Community Foundation (please designate the James Tyree Charitable Fund on the memo line) 111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements made by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Homes 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com
Published: Chicago Sun-Times on March 18, 2011
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Published: Chicago Sun-Times on Mar 19, 2011
James Tyree's death ruled accident from air embolism, autopsy shows
The Cook County medical examiner's office said Friday that the death of James Tyree, chairman of the company that owns the Chicago Sun-Times, was an accident. Tyree, 53, died Wednesday after suffering for months from stomach cancer. But the medical examiner's office said an autopsy Friday revealed that he died from an air embolism after a dialysis catheter removal. It called his death an accident.
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Published: Mar 16, 2011
Herald News
Sun-Times Media, Mesirow Financial chief Jim Tyree dies at 53
James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO of Mesirow Financial and the chairman of Sun-Times Media, died Wednesday afternoon after battling cancer for several months. He was 53.
"With a heavy heart, I am saddened to tell you that our leader and friend, Jim Tyree, has passed away," said Richard S. Price, president and chief operating officer of Mesirow Financial.
"There was an unexpected complication and, after a valiant fight, Jim lost his battle with stomach cancer surrounded by his loving family.
"Jim was truly one-of-a-kind; an amazing leader and great friend to so many," Price said. "He made an indelible impression on each one of us at Mesirow Financial, and our hearts are broken. We will honor him by continuing his legacy and following the tenets that he taught us. Because of Jim's leadership, he has prepared us well to band together and get through this difficult time."
Mr. Tyree announced in October that cancer had been found in his stomach and that he would undergo chemotherapy. Earlier this month, Tyree was hospitalized with pneumonia.
Mr. Tyree, who also battled diabetes, survived a simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant in 2006.
A lifelong Chicagoan with a history of civic involvement, Mr. Tyree, grew up in the Beverly neighborhood on the South Side, and attended St. Barnabas elementary school and Marist High School.
He took classes in the City Colleges of Chicago system in high school — a move he said enabled him to get a bachelor's degree in three years from Illinois State University, from which he also has an M.B.A.
Mr. Tyree paid his way through college, getting an academic scholarship and grants and working a summer job as a forklift operator. During the school year, he worked for the ISU campus recreation department.
He joined Mesirow, a diversified financial services firm, in 1980. Beginning as a research associate, he was named president of the firm in 1990, chief executive officer in 1992 and chairman and chief executive officer in 1994.
Under his leadership, Mesirow acquired some 50 firms, such as the U.S. Corporate Recovery practice from KPMG LLP, Dann Insurance and Boockford & Company, and Stein & Company, a real estate organization.
In 2000 — decades after he took City Colleges of Chicago courses in high school — Mayor Daley appointed him board chairman of the City Colleges system, a position he held for 10 years.
In October 2009, Mr. Tyree led an investment group that took the parent company of the Chicago Sun-Times and several suburban publications out of bankruptcy.
"In addition to being one of the most prominent businessmen in Chicago, Jim was a tireless supporter of Sun-Times Media and all of our newspapers," said Jeremy L. Halbreich, Sun-Times Media chief executive officer. "It was his vision and effort that brought our company out of bankruptcy and gave us all the bright future that we have today."
Survivors include his wife, Eve, a daughter, Jessica, and twin sons, Matthew and Joseph.
Visitation Monday 12:00 noon until Mass of the Resurrection 7:00 p.m. at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 West Adams, Chicago.
Family & friends to gather for Committal Prayers Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th Street, Alsip. In lieu of flowers, donations may be payable to the Chicago Community Foundation (please designate the James Tyree Charitable Fund on the memo line) 111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements made by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Homes 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com
Published: Chicago Sun-Times on March 18, 2011
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Published: Chicago Sun-Times on Mar 19, 2011
James Tyree's death ruled accident from air embolism, autopsy shows
The Cook County medical examiner's office said Friday that the death of James Tyree, chairman of the company that owns the Chicago Sun-Times, was an accident. Tyree, 53, died Wednesday after suffering for months from stomach cancer. But the medical examiner's office said an autopsy Friday revealed that he died from an air embolism after a dialysis catheter removal. It called his death an accident.
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Published: Mar 16, 2011
Herald News
Sun-Times Media, Mesirow Financial chief Jim Tyree dies at 53
James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO of Mesirow Financial and the chairman of Sun-Times Media, died Wednesday afternoon after battling cancer for several months. He was 53.
"With a heavy heart, I am saddened to tell you that our leader and friend, Jim Tyree, has passed away," said Richard S. Price, president and chief operating officer of Mesirow Financial.
"There was an unexpected complication and, after a valiant fight, Jim lost his battle with stomach cancer surrounded by his loving family.
"Jim was truly one-of-a-kind; an amazing leader and great friend to so many," Price said. "He made an indelible impression on each one of us at Mesirow Financial, and our hearts are broken. We will honor him by continuing his legacy and following the tenets that he taught us. Because of Jim's leadership, he has prepared us well to band together and get through this difficult time."
Mr. Tyree announced in October that cancer had been found in his stomach and that he would undergo chemotherapy. Earlier this month, Tyree was hospitalized with pneumonia.
Mr. Tyree, who also battled diabetes, survived a simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant in 2006.
A lifelong Chicagoan with a history of civic involvement, Mr. Tyree, grew up in the Beverly neighborhood on the South Side, and attended St. Barnabas elementary school and Marist High School.
He took classes in the City Colleges of Chicago system in high school — a move he said enabled him to get a bachelor's degree in three years from Illinois State University, from which he also has an M.B.A.
Mr. Tyree paid his way through college, getting an academic scholarship and grants and working a summer job as a forklift operator. During the school year, he worked for the ISU campus recreation department.
He joined Mesirow, a diversified financial services firm, in 1980. Beginning as a research associate, he was named president of the firm in 1990, chief executive officer in 1992 and chairman and chief executive officer in 1994.
Under his leadership, Mesirow acquired some 50 firms, such as the U.S. Corporate Recovery practice from KPMG LLP, Dann Insurance and Boockford & Company, and Stein & Company, a real estate organization.
In 2000 — decades after he took City Colleges of Chicago courses in high school — Mayor Daley appointed him board chairman of the City Colleges system, a position he held for 10 years.
In October 2009, Mr. Tyree led an investment group that took the parent company of the Chicago Sun-Times and several suburban publications out of bankruptcy.
"In addition to being one of the most prominent businessmen in Chicago, Jim was a tireless supporter of Sun-Times Media and all of our newspapers," said Jeremy L. Halbreich, Sun-Times Media chief executive officer. "It was his vision and effort that brought our company out of bankruptcy and gave us all the bright future that we have today."
Survivors include his wife, Eve, a daughter, Jessica, and twin sons, Matthew and Joseph.
James C. Tyree, CEO/Chairman of Mesirow Financial & Chairman Sun-Times Media Group. Loving husband and best friend of Eve nee Slusarczyk; loving father of Jessica, Joseph & Matthew; devoted son of the late Bettie Johnson; dear son-in-law of Joseph & Elizabeth Slusarczyk; fond brother of James (Nita), Ken, Toni (Richard) Dilg & Lynn Tyree; kind brother-in-law of Barbara Slusarczyk, Margaret (Peter) Nagle & Chris (Kristy) Slusarczyk; kind uncle of many nieces & nephews.
Visitation Monday 12:00 noon until Mass of the Resurrection 7:00 p.m. at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 West Adams, Chicago.
Family & friends to gather for Committal Prayers Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th Street, Alsip. In lieu of flowers, donations may be payable to the Chicago Community Foundation (please designate the James Tyree Charitable Fund on the memo line) 111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements made by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Homes 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com
Published: Chicago Sun-Times on March 18, 2011
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Published: Chicago Sun-Times on Mar 19, 2011
James Tyree's death ruled accident from air embolism, autopsy shows
The Cook County medical examiner's office said Friday that the death of James Tyree, chairman of the company that owns the Chicago Sun-Times, was an accident. Tyree, 53, died Wednesday after suffering for months from stomach cancer. But the medical examiner's office said an autopsy Friday revealed that he died from an air embolism after a dialysis catheter removal. It called his death an accident.
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Published: Mar 16, 2011
Herald News
Sun-Times Media, Mesirow Financial chief Jim Tyree dies at 53
James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO of Mesirow Financial and the chairman of Sun-Times Media, died Wednesday afternoon after battling cancer for several months. He was 53.
"With a heavy heart, I am saddened to tell you that our leader and friend, Jim Tyree, has passed away," said Richard S. Price, president and chief operating officer of Mesirow Financial.
"There was an unexpected complication and, after a valiant fight, Jim lost his battle with stomach cancer surrounded by his loving family.
"Jim was truly one-of-a-kind; an amazing leader and great friend to so many," Price said. "He made an indelible impression on each one of us at Mesirow Financial, and our hearts are broken. We will honor him by continuing his legacy and following the tenets that he taught us. Because of Jim's leadership, he has prepared us well to band together and get through this difficult time."
Mr. Tyree announced in October that cancer had been found in his stomach and that he would undergo chemotherapy. Earlier this month, Tyree was hospitalized with pneumonia.
Mr. Tyree, who also battled diabetes, survived a simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant in 2006.
A lifelong Chicagoan with a history of civic involvement, Mr. Tyree, grew up in the Beverly neighborhood on the South Side, and attended St. Barnabas elementary school and Marist High School.
He took classes in the City Colleges of Chicago system in high school — a move he said enabled him to get a bachelor's degree in three years from Illinois State University, from which he also has an M.B.A.
Mr. Tyree paid his way through college, getting an academic scholarship and grants and working a summer job as a forklift operator. During the school year, he worked for the ISU campus recreation department.
He joined Mesirow, a diversified financial services firm, in 1980. Beginning as a research associate, he was named president of the firm in 1990, chief executive officer in 1992 and chairman and chief executive officer in 1994.
Under his leadership, Mesirow acquired some 50 firms, such as the U.S. Corporate Recovery practice from KPMG LLP, Dann Insurance and Boockford & Company, and Stein & Company, a real estate organization.
In 2000 — decades after he took City Colleges of Chicago courses in high school — Mayor Daley appointed him board chairman of the City Colleges system, a position he held for 10 years.
In October 2009, Mr. Tyree led an investment group that took the parent company of the Chicago Sun-Times and several suburban publications out of bankruptcy.
"In addition to being one of the most prominent businessmen in Chicago, Jim was a tireless supporter of Sun-Times Media and all of our newspapers," said Jeremy L. Halbreich, Sun-Times Media chief executive officer. "It was his vision and effort that brought our company out of bankruptcy and gave us all the bright future that we have today."
Survivors include his wife, Eve, a daughter, Jessica, and twin sons, Matthew and Joseph.
Visitation Monday 12:00 noon until Mass of the Resurrection 7:00 p.m. at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 West Adams, Chicago.
Family & friends to gather for Committal Prayers Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th Street, Alsip. In lieu of flowers, donations may be payable to the Chicago Community Foundation (please designate the James Tyree Charitable Fund on the memo line) 111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements made by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Homes 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com
Published: Chicago Sun-Times on March 18, 2011
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Published: Chicago Sun-Times on Mar 19, 2011
James Tyree's death ruled accident from air embolism, autopsy shows
The Cook County medical examiner's office said Friday that the death of James Tyree, chairman of the company that owns the Chicago Sun-Times, was an accident. Tyree, 53, died Wednesday after suffering for months from stomach cancer. But the medical examiner's office said an autopsy Friday revealed that he died from an air embolism after a dialysis catheter removal. It called his death an accident.
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Published: Mar 16, 2011
Herald News
Sun-Times Media, Mesirow Financial chief Jim Tyree dies at 53
James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO of Mesirow Financial and the chairman of Sun-Times Media, died Wednesday afternoon after battling cancer for several months. He was 53.
"With a heavy heart, I am saddened to tell you that our leader and friend, Jim Tyree, has passed away," said Richard S. Price, president and chief operating officer of Mesirow Financial.
"There was an unexpected complication and, after a valiant fight, Jim lost his battle with stomach cancer surrounded by his loving family.
"Jim was truly one-of-a-kind; an amazing leader and great friend to so many," Price said. "He made an indelible impression on each one of us at Mesirow Financial, and our hearts are broken. We will honor him by continuing his legacy and following the tenets that he taught us. Because of Jim's leadership, he has prepared us well to band together and get through this difficult time."
Mr. Tyree announced in October that cancer had been found in his stomach and that he would undergo chemotherapy. Earlier this month, Tyree was hospitalized with pneumonia.
Mr. Tyree, who also battled diabetes, survived a simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant in 2006.
A lifelong Chicagoan with a history of civic involvement, Mr. Tyree, grew up in the Beverly neighborhood on the South Side, and attended St. Barnabas elementary school and Marist High School.
He took classes in the City Colleges of Chicago system in high school — a move he said enabled him to get a bachelor's degree in three years from Illinois State University, from which he also has an M.B.A.
Mr. Tyree paid his way through college, getting an academic scholarship and grants and working a summer job as a forklift operator. During the school year, he worked for the ISU campus recreation department.
He joined Mesirow, a diversified financial services firm, in 1980. Beginning as a research associate, he was named president of the firm in 1990, chief executive officer in 1992 and chairman and chief executive officer in 1994.
Under his leadership, Mesirow acquired some 50 firms, such as the U.S. Corporate Recovery practice from KPMG LLP, Dann Insurance and Boockford & Company, and Stein & Company, a real estate organization.
In 2000 — decades after he took City Colleges of Chicago courses in high school — Mayor Daley appointed him board chairman of the City Colleges system, a position he held for 10 years.
In October 2009, Mr. Tyree led an investment group that took the parent company of the Chicago Sun-Times and several suburban publications out of bankruptcy.
"In addition to being one of the most prominent businessmen in Chicago, Jim was a tireless supporter of Sun-Times Media and all of our newspapers," said Jeremy L. Halbreich, Sun-Times Media chief executive officer. "It was his vision and effort that brought our company out of bankruptcy and gave us all the bright future that we have today."
Survivors include his wife, Eve, a daughter, Jessica, and twin sons, Matthew and Joseph.
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