March
26,
1938
26,
1938
December
14,
2022
14,
2022
James “Jim” Elliott, 84, of Sandwich, IL, formerly of Leland, IL passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Northwestern/Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. He was born March 26, 1938 in Sandwich, IL the son of Wilmot and Ruth (Miller) Elliott. He married Marilyn Larson on November 14, 1959 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, IL. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, IL, Leland Lion’s Club, a former member of the Leland School Board, a cashier and president of Leland National Bank, past board member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Fox Valley Older Adults, was a volunteer fireman and trustee of the Leland Fire Department. Jim was a realtor in Somonauk, IL for 47 years, he was an auctioneer for 42 years. Jim was a youth baseball coach of Craig’s teams. He never met a stranger and could talk to anyone. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan “Go Pack Go”, lifelong Cubs fan. His greatest love of all was the time he spent with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of 63 years; one daughter, Rhonda Bernard of Somonauk, IL; and one son, Craig (Cori) Elliott of Somonauk, IL; six grandchildren, Dan (Kellie) Bernard, Megan Bernard, Zach (Megan) McQuate, Alex (Tommy) McQuate, Rylee, Eva; one brother, Leo (Patt) Elliott of Sycamore, IL; one niece and two nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Terry Elliott; one son-in-law, Dan Bernard.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL, with Pastor Hope Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Leland Cemetery in Leland, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church, Fox Valley Community Services, Open Door, or a charity of one’s choice. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2353
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of 63 years; one daughter, Rhonda Bernard of Somonauk, IL; and one son, Craig (Cori) Elliott of Somonauk, IL; six grandchildren, Dan (Kellie) Bernard, Megan Bernard, Zach (Megan) McQuate, Alex (Tommy) McQuate, Rylee, Eva; one brother, Leo (Patt) Elliott of Sycamore, IL; one niece and two nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Terry Elliott; one son-in-law, Dan Bernard.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL, with Pastor Hope Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Leland Cemetery in Leland, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church, Fox Valley Community Services, Open Door, or a charity of one’s choice. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2353
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