James Slaymaker, 78, of Greenview Home, Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in his home.
James was born on November 17, 1943, in Morrison, IL, to Delbert and Pearle (Graham) Slaymaker. He attended the Newton Township Grade School and graduated from Erie High School in 1962. James worked at Self-Help Enterprises in Sterling for many years. He was a member of Albany United Methodist Church. James was an avid football fan, enjoyed horse racing, and participated in Special Olympics numerous times. He was a coffee addict, grabbing a cup any chance he could!
Survivors include his sister, Nancy Venhuizen; niece, Kim King; nephew, Tom (Amy) Venhuizen, all of Morrison. He is also survived by three great-nieces, a great-nephew, and seven great-great-nieces and -nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents; sister in infancy, Jane Ann Slaymaker; brother-in-law, Kenneth Venhuizen; niece, Virginia Ann Venhuizen.
His Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 27, 2021, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, preceded by a Visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Luke Schouten, Pastor of Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, is officiating.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Interment will be at a later date in the Oakridge Cemetery in Albany, IL.
A memorial to Self-Help Enterprises in Sterling has been established.