James "Jim" E. Phillabaum's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2023 in Bluffton, Indiana

James "Jim" E. Phillabaum

August 31, 1940 - January 27, 2023 (82 years old)

Bluffton, Indiana

James "Jim" E. Phillabaum's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2023 in Bluffton, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home

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James "Jim" E. Phillabaum

August 31, 1940 - January 27, 2023 (82 years old)

Bluffton, Indiana

James E. Phillabaum Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James E. Phillabaum of Bluffton, Indiana, born in Peru, Indiana, who passed away on January 27, 2023, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James E. Phillabaum to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert G. Phillabaum and Mildred M. Phillabaum (Woolpert); and his sister Barbara Turner. He is survived by: his wife Joyce of Bluffton; his children, John Edward Phillabaum (Duckhyang) of Edmond, OK, Jill Ann Phillabaum of Bluffton and Jada Ann Hoerr (Jeff) of Peoria, IL.; and his grandchildren, Dr. Megan Ann Phillabaum and Nathan James Phillabaum.

The family encourages memorials be made in Jim's memory to Kate's Kitchen in lieu of flowers or gifts.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home



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Lemler Funeral Home
308 W Washington St, Bluffton, IN 46714

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First United Methodist Church
325 W Washington St, Bluffton, IN 46714

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Feb 04

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First United Methodist Church
325 W Washington St, Bluffton, IN 46714

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