[InHam] Jim Fonte K9FI SK

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   James M. Fonte 
(March 13, 1956 - February 18, 2007) 

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James M. Fonte, 50, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2007, in 
his home. 
Jim was born on March 13, 1956, in Chicago, IL, to the late James V. and Marie 
B. (Rendak) Fonte. He moved to the Hudson Lake/New Carlisle area and lived there 
all of his life. 

On February 13, 1982, in New Carlisle, he married Billie J. Borders, who 
survives. Along with his wife of 25 years, he is survived by a daughter, Shaunna 
M. Fonte of LaPorte; three sons, Brian J. (Coweena) Borders of Mishawaka, Shane 
L. (Amy) Borders of Granger, IN and Jamie R. (Jessica) Borders of South Bend; 
five grandchildren, Dalton and Tyler Borders, Michael Block, Brittany Meredith 
and Alison Graham; one great-grandchild; a sister, Aleta Fonte of Europe and by 
a nephew, Alasandro Lenzen of Germany. Along with his parents, he was preceded 
in death by a sister, Marilyn. 

Mr. Fonte worked as a senior telecommunications consultant for AT & T in Chicago, for 
six years. He was an amateur radio operator and his call sign was K9FI. He was a 
member of the Quarter Century Wireless Association and the Michigan City Amateur 
Radio Club. Jim enjoyed riding his motorcycle and playing poker. He especially 
loved his family and friends. 

Visitation will be from 11 to 2 PM EST Wednesday, February 21, 2007, in the 
Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend. Funeral services for 
Jim will follow at 2 PM in the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 601 W. Edison 
Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545.