James Leroy Ater Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Leroy Ater of Macon, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 83, on October 22, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Ater and Isabelle Ater (Johnson); his sister Beverly; and his grandson-in-law Brad Kirby. He is survived by: his wife Creta J. Suppes of Macon; his children, Cynthia Ruot (Dennis) of Macon, Brian Ater (Julie) of Sherman, Carol Rozanski and Lisa Courtney (Allan) of Decatur; his brothers, Arthur Ater (Barbara) of Macon and Roger Ater (Sue) of Moweaqua; his grandchildren, Shannon Young (Tim) of Peoria, Heidi Jostes (Josh) of Maroa, Erica Steiling (Eric) of Lenoir City, TN, Shane Ruot (Tamara) of Kincaid, Zachary Ruot (Brooke Hemstead) of Batesville, AR, Joe Jackson (Crystal) of Decatur, Shelby Rozanski, Chase Rozanski of Mt. Zion, Cole Zilz (Jessica) of Decatur, Clayton Zilz (Chloe Adams) of Mt. Zion and Chad Courtney (Ashlie) of Denver, CO; and his great grandchildren, Karlie Young, Alyssa Young, Brady Young, Mallory Young, Reed Jostes, Wade Jostes, Brynn Jostes, Madilynn Steiling, Bristol Ruot, Braden Stukins, Hunter Jackson, Kinzer Jackson, Millie Zilz and Axel Zilz.

Memorials may be made in Jim's memory to Kerby Strong Foundation, or Men Macon a Difference, or Prairie Heart Foundation.