James Karsten Brown Rilying Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 29, 2024, at the age of 77, James Karsten Brown Rilying of Rochester, Illinois, born in Harrisburg, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact James had on those he encountered along his journey. Though James may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Rilying and Earleen Rilying (Brown). He is survived by: his wife Carol Brown; his children, Joshua Rilying (Jen) and Kirstin Rilying; and his grandchildren, Jaden and MacKenzie Rilying. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ehlers-Danlos Society at Ehlers-Danlos.com/giving or by mail 447 Broadway, 2nd FL #670 New York, NY 10013; or to the American Heart Association PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
