James (Jim) E. Meyer's obituary , Passed away on June 13, 2023 in Somonauk, Illinois

James (Jim) E. Meyer

January 29, 1934 - June 13, 2023 (89 years old)

Somonauk, Illinois

James (Jim) E. Meyer's obituary , Passed away on June 13, 2023 in Somonauk, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
BURKHART-EIGHNER FUNERAL HOME - SANDWICH

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James (Jim) E. Meyer

January 29, 1934 - June 13, 2023 (89 years old)

Somonauk, Illinois

James E. Meyer Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James E. Meyer of Somonauk, Illinois, born in Leland, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 89, on June 13, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James E. Meyer to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis C. Meyer and Viola C. Meyer (Erickson); his son Michael E. Meyer; his siblings, Virginia Miller (Harold), Gertrude Huber (Oscar), Mildred Meyer, Eleanor Salisbury (Al), Dorothy Adrian (Bob), Louis C. Jr. Meyer (Audrey), Robert Meyer (Mary) and Harold Meyer; and his sister-in-law Marjorie Meyer.

He is survived by: his wife Gertrude Anne Peckman; his children, Susan Wiley (Dennis), Sandra Jelm (Jeffrey), Timothy Meyer (Colleen) and Melinda Wegener (Chris); his grandchildren, Christina Pierce (Matt), Hilary Zaleski (Jason), Megan Gotsch (Matt), Erin Hetland (Joe), Caitlin Brown (Matt), Jacob Wegener (Alexandra), Justin Wegener (Brittney) and Collin Wegener (Haley Bonnet); his great grandchildren, Emmerson, Hudson, Landon Pierce, Paxton, Rory Wegener, Henry, Hallie Wegener, Norah and Theodore Hetland; his brother Richard D. Meyer; and his sister-in-law Barbara L. Meyer.

Memorials may be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, The Olmstead Memorial Museum, or to the charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
BURKHART-EIGHNER FUNERAL HOME - SANDWICH



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June 23

Visitation

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home - Somonauk
13160 US-34 W, Somonauk, IL 60552

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June 23

Rosary

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 US-34 W, Somonauk, IL 60552

Sat

June 24

Funeral Mass

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
320 S Depot St, Somonauk, IL 60552

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