James Illig Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Illig of Country Club Hills, Illinois, born in Patton, Pennsylvania, who passed away on July 7, 2023 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman Illig and Bernadett Illig; his brothers, Donald, Ned and Jerry; his children, James and Kathleen Marie; and his daughter-in-law Marianne.
He is survived by: his wife Helen Gooderham; his children, Larry (Carol Ann), John, David (Kathy), Craig and Deb (January); and his grandchildren, Jennifer (Frank), Stephanie (Joe), Donalynn (Jai), Sam (Tiffani), Nathaniel (Larinda) and Michaela.
As the pandemic started in 2020, Pat moved to Fairfax, Iowa to live with one of his sons and daughter-in-law.
Donations in Pat's name can be made to Hospice of Mercy, 315 18th Ave. Hiawatha, Iowa 52233.
