Jim Machacek’s earthly life ended peacefully at hospice in Deltona, Florida on 12/07/2024. He was the son of the late William and Thelma (Niemand) Machacek. Jim was born in Cook County, Illinois on 01/30/1943. He went to Morton High school in Illinois before eventually moving to Indiana. In Indiana he began his life working and owning 2 butcher shops. He met the love of his life Sara in 1978. Jim and Sara married on 02/02/1979 and built their marriage over the next 45 years.
Jim worked diligently and became the Regional Manager of Rumpke. He spent years developing and building the recycling program in Bloomington. Eventually, he retired in 2002 and began “Papaws Summer Camp” watching and providing for some of his grandkids during school breaks.
Jim was the father of five children. His only son, Tom (Charity) Hacker and 4 daughters. Christine Machacek (Gary Boucher); Kim Machacek (Blaine Chastain) Tabitha (John) Stephens and Tonya (Brett) Bastin. He was a wonderful Papa Jim, to 11 grandkids, Suzanna, Izabelle, Hannah, Kayla, Audrey, Nate, Malcom, Anji, Megan, Kelsey & Nathan. Jim also has 9 Great-Grandchildren and countless memories with nieces and nephews…