James Edward Willis's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2024 in Monticello, Illinois

James Edward Willis

April 5, 1947 - October 2, 2024 (77 years old)

Monticello, Illinois

James Edward Willis's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2024 in Monticello, Illinois

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Mackey-Wright Funeral Home

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James Edward Willis

April 5, 1947 - October 2, 2024 (77 years old)

Monticello, Illinois

James Edward Willis Obituary

The memory of James Edward Willis (Monticello, Illinois), who passed away on October 2, 2024 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edward Willis to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Raymond Willis and Eva Pearl Willis (Trimble); his parents-in-law, Bill and Ethel Galt; his sister Betty Tabor; and his sister-in-law Becky Galt.

He is survived by: his wife Sue Willis (Galt) of Monticello; his children, Patrick Willis (Megan) of Bloomington, IN, David Willis of Monticello, Mary Morgan (Billy) of Monticello, Emily Corrie (Taylor) of Decatur, IL and Julia Gog (Linus) of Bettendorf, IA; his grandchildren, Tannah Morgan, Jakob Morgan, Brianna Morgan, Nicholas Morgan, Finn Willis, Townsend Willis, Hattie Willis, Joseph Corrie, Harlan Corrie and Sylvia Gog; his siblings, Marilyn Wileaver (Mike) and Steve Willis (Vickie); and his brother-in-law Billy Galt (Judy). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Hamm-Burke American Legion Post #101.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mackey-Wright Funeral Home



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St. Philomena Catholic Church
1301 N Market St, Monticello, IL 61856

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Oct 08

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1301 N Market St, Monticello, IL 61856

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