James Bay Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Bay of Smithton, Illinois, who passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father William (Ethel); his siblings, William Bay, Milly Heller, Ada Krieg, Vada Browning and Vera Adams; and his parents-in-law, Wilbert and Melba Stahl.
He is survived by: his wife Joann Stahl; his children, Janine Parciak (Chris) and Jeffrey Bay (Diana); his grandchildren, John Parciak (Kris), Kristen Parciak and Natalee Bryant (Jackson); his great grandchild Nora James Parciak; his brother Rick; and his sister-in-law Donna Stahl. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ in Smithton or to Family Hospice.
