James Dean Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Dean of Carthage, Illinois, born in Keokuk, Iowa, who passed away on March 19, 2021, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Dean to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Harley Dean and Margie Dean (Sherman); his siblings, Judy Gutting (Rick) and Hollis Dean (Alice); his daughter Stephy; his son-in-law Dallas Davidson; his brother-in-law Rick Gutting; his daughter Kim; his grandchildren, Joey Davidson (Ashley), Jacy Ellefritz (Courtney) and Brandy Davidson; his great grandchildren, Hayley Cambell, Dean Davidson, Jensen Ellefritz, Hadlee Davidson, Bryleigh Ellefritz, Paizlee Ellefritz and Adaleigh Ellefritz; and his brother Hod.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Illini West Sports Boosters, or the James Dean Memorial Fund.