James Steven Coros, 67, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2026, in Saxon, Wisconsin, following a four and half month battle of NK T Cell lymphoma. He was surrounded by his wife and children.
Jim was born in Gary, Indiana, to the late Mary and James Coros. He was a graduate of Valparaiso High School in 1976. Jim worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad for two years before being hired at Mittel (Inland) Steel where he retired after 41 years. Together with his wife, they achieved their lifelong dream of moving to northern Wisconsin. Jim was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, mushroom hunt, garden and bee keep. Jim was a very well-liked and respected man, known for his kindness, easygoing nature, and great sense of humor. He never met a stranger and had a way of making people feel welcome. Jim will truly be missed by his family and friends.
Jim is preceded in death by his mother, Mary (Zaharias) Coros; and father, James N. Coros. He is survived by his wife, Denise (McGlothlen) Coros; children: Christina Coros of Saxon, WI, James Coros of Otis, IN, and Mary Coros of Saxon, WI; brothers, Nick (Linda) Coros of Noblesville, IN and John Coros of Valparaiso, IN; including four godchildren, many nieces, and many nephews.
Jim is a member of St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church in Valparaiso, Indiana and St. Simons Orthodox Church, in Ironwood, Michigan.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso, IN, with a Trisagion Service beginning at 6:30 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church, 36 W. 700 N., Valparaiso, IN. Burial to follow at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church, 36 W. 700 N., Valparaiso, IN 46385, or Philoxenia Charities, 703 W. Center Street, Rochester, MN 55902.
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Denise sweet lady, I am so sorry for your loss. May you and your family be surrounded by Gods Love in the days week and months to follow. Praying for you all, Jim’s memories will live on through you all. Hugs, -Christine Crafton
Dear Denise and Family, Tony and I are so very sad to hear of Jim’s passing, we love you all so very much, you are our family, Jim was a great guy, always there to help some one in need, like me, the neighbor down the street. I appreciated his helping hands.. when ever it was needed . Jim was liked by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him and will be missed by many. May the Perpetual Light Shine upon you and I know he is soaring with the Angels. -June Tony Caliendo
Honestly, we have no idea what to say. May God watch over you Jim. We love & miss you dearly cousin. -Jan & John Zaharias
Please accrept my deepest condolences. The Coros and McGlothlen families will be in my thoughts and prayers. -Tom Ciesielski
My deepest sympathies…Jim will never be forgotten. We never got to do the Appalachian Trail together but now he has a birds eye view. May his memory be eternal and may God give your family strength at this difficult time. -Chris Monanteras
God Bless Old Friend Jimmy, True friend - old Miller 4th Avenue Gang - Jimmy, Gary, JB, Tommy, Kenny, Brian A, John Z , Tom W… Great Memories & Friends, Always & Forever. -Kenny & Pam Shultz
I always appreciated James's positive demeanor and his passion for life and nature. Denise, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your soulmate, best friend, and the father of your children. I am confident that James is now experiencing the wonders of the divine realm, and more importantly, he continues to watch over you and your family. My sincerest condolences. -Seth Adam
Denise, Christina, Mary, and Jim. With heavy hearts we are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a hard worker and a great family man with good values. We will most certainly miss him. Our continued prayers and condolences to all of you. May Jim’s spirit and memory always be eternal. All of our love, -Deno and Lori Coros
My heart goes out to his family. I was a friend of Jim's from high school and will always love his gentle upbeat nature. Go with God Jim. -Dave Steele Cary, NC
My condolences to Jimmy’s family. He was an exemplary human being. I worked with him for years in the mill. I’m glad that I had the opportunity to meet and get to know him. Everyone loved Jimmy. The world lost a great man. RIP brother. -Chris Sadowski
God bless you and your family! May God place his hand upon your family and give you peace and strength! -Jason & Lorena Pabon
My condolences to you and your family. if you should need anything, please call. -Amy Green
Sleep well my dear friend. -Christine Mcglothlen
Denise, It was so nice to meet you and Jim. I wish it could have been a better time in your lives. You two are amazing people and I will never forget the both of you. I was there in spirit keeping him warm with the blanket. God bless you and your family. -Shelly Henry
I moved to Indiana in 2010 after the mill in South Carolina closed, Jimmie C as we called him was one of the first people I worked with, he was one of the nicest person I've ever met. I retired n 2018 and moved back home, We kept in touch through Facebook being Packers fans. I will truly miss him. -Carlton J McCall
