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James Dyas Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - James E. Dyas, 78, of Springfield died at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Aug. 6, 1930, in Cairo, the son of Edward and Catherine Sweeney Dyas. He married JoAnn Turman on Jan. 18, 1955.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Margaret Dyas.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Dyas of Springfield; two daughters, Margaret (companion, Chris Bergschneider) Wallner of Chatham and Rachelle (husband, Kevin) McCubbin of Springfield; seven sons, James L. (wife, Karen) Dyas of Pleasant Plains, William Edward Dyas of Springfield, Michael (wife, Gayla) Dyas of Dawson, Edward (wife, Debbie) Dyas of Fort Collins, Colo., John (wife, Crystal) Dyas of Pauline, S.C., Clifford (wife, Sabra) Dyas of Leoti, Kan., and Richard Dyas of Osage Beach, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Ann Weissinger of Cairo; a brother, Fred (wife, Diane) Dyas of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
James lived in Springfield since 1958. He was the manager at Herndon's Department Store and managed other shoe stores in the area. He was also a self-employed remodeling contractor.
He was a member of Christ the King Church. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Cairo. He was a member of the United States Army, serving from 1948 to 1952.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home with prayers at 4 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at Christ the King Church, with Monsignor David Lantz officiating. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery, where Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail will provide military honors.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Make-a-Wish Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Dyas
Tara and George Lambert
January 29, 2009
To the Dyas Family:
Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Bob & Mary Jo (Hermes) Morlee
January 28, 2009
Joann & Family:
Sorry, this is late. We have memories of Jim at PPH basketball games. May our thoughts bring comfort to you.
Joe Nicholson
January 28, 2009
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I thought the world of him.
Jodie (Nelson) Norman
January 26, 2009
Chelle,
I was very sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ferne Parkin
January 26, 2009
JoAnn, Margaret and family,
I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers, please keep in touch.
Marlene & Lee Robinson
January 24, 2009
Jim, Karen & Family,
Lee and I send our sincere sympathy to all of you. Somehow we missed the obituary and just found out about an hour ago. [It is nearly 7 pm Sat. that I'm writing this.]
May the void in your hearts be replaced with fond memories. From the looks of the number and content of entries in this book-there are many!
God Bless You.
Betty Zumwalt
January 23, 2009
Gayla and Mike,
Just learned of your Dad's passing. Wanted to let you know you have my deepest sympathy. Never got to meet him, but knowing you and Joann, know he had to be a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty Zumwalt
January 23, 2009
Joann,
Just heard about Jim's passing and wanted to extend my sympathies to you and your family. May it comfort you to know how many people care. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jean Peterman
January 23, 2009
Dear JoAnn and Family,
You and the kids have my deepest sympathy. So sorry I was unable to attend Jim's visitation. Along with all the happy memories and love you share with your family, I know your strong faith in God will be there to carry you through this sorrowful time. Love and prayers.
Jerry Schuh
January 23, 2009
Joann and Family
My wife and I attended the funeral mass and services at Camp Butler. I have always had a lot of respect for you Joann. Jim funeral was a great tribute to him and your whole family. I feel greatful to be able to share thoughs moments. He must be very proud of all of you. May God keep blessing all of you.
Dick & Debbie Shull
January 23, 2009
Jim and Karen Dyas & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Jessica Shull
January 23, 2009
Jaime Dyas,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget the times we spent at your grandfather's house during our younger years. He will be missed dearly. Take care.
Ed & Dorothy Haines
January 23, 2009
JoAnn
It has been a long time since seeing you - we received the news about Jim and wanted to extend our deepest sympathies. We are sorry we can't be their but know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ed & Dorothy Haines
Natalie (Scott) Hadley
January 22, 2009
Chelle
I am sorry for your great loss. You and family are in my prayers.
Marcia Stratton
January 22, 2009
Jim, Karen, Aaron, & Margaret,
We were so sorry to hear about your dad. We know how difficult this is. Just remember all of the good times. I'll remember his kidding around when I answered the phone at ESP. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Dave, Marcia, Ryan & Erin Stratton
Sally & Cliff Hill
January 22, 2009
Dear JoAnn&Family,
Cliff and I just got word of your loss,from Nita. This is very sad. We know that you have a loving family and will be comforted but losing a spouse is hard. You will be in our prayers. God be with you all. Class mates, Sally & Cliff Hill
Steve & Cindy (Sabo) Bomke
January 22, 2009
Jim Dyas Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know your Dad will be greatly missed by all of you. Be there for your Mom and for each other. There is alot of love in this family, I've seen it over the years. Sending all our love.
Ashley Smith
January 22, 2009
Cliff, Sabra & family,
It has been a long time,but I wanted to extend my condolences. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father, I will try to make it to show my respects. If not please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. God Bless, Ashley
Jill Fitzgerald
January 22, 2009
The Dyas Family,
I was sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts.
Dan & Pam Neuman
January 22, 2009
Dyas Family,
To a great family!! I am so sorry for your great loss. I have not seen most of you for a long time, but just wanted you all to know Iam thinking of you at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this difficult time. Love, Dan & Pam (Miller) Neuman
Diane Jones
January 21, 2009
Dyas Family,
It was truely a pleasure to get to know your kind wonderful family and Jim. He invited my husband and me out to his house as him and my dad Gene Mckenzie were in the same room at St Johns Hosp and Jim was a wonderful and kind man. You can truely see that your family has been blessed. We were so sorry to hear of your great loss.
Rod and Diane Jones
(Gene's Daughter)
Angela Ruch
January 21, 2009
Dear Dyas Family,
Jim was the sweetest thing I had ever met always giving me treasure chocolates yelling at me to bring him a drink (at the Hills) & his quotes he always had one ready for anyone, he will be deeply missed.
Kathleen Walbert
January 21, 2009
Dear Dyas Family,
Jimmy was a wonderful man. Truly happy. He was always handing out "sweets" of some kind to everyone he saw. I will miss his great sense of humor along with the poems he would quote off the top of his head. He will be missed and remembered by many. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless.
Mary Lou Krueger
January 21, 2009
To The Dyas Family:
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert & Judy Schafer
January 21, 2009
You have our deepest sympathy. May your memories bring you comfort and God give you strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Mccombs-Watkins
January 21, 2009
Rick and Margaret, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bryan White
January 21, 2009
The Dyas Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Bryan, Rachel & George White
Bob & Judy Schnapp
January 21, 2009
Our thought and prayers are with your family.Jim certainly had a great family and much to be thankful for.Our blessings are with you.
Dee, Don & Caitlyn Black
January 21, 2009
Margaret and Molly
Though we can't be there tomorrow we have you in our hearts and prayers.
Shaun & Sara Opperman
January 21, 2009
Maggie,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda Cheffy
January 20, 2009
Mike & Gayla, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and all of the Dyas family in my prayers.
Bob Disco
January 20, 2009
My condolences to the Dyas family. May your memories bring you comfort during this sad time.
Kathy (Mattson) Houser
January 20, 2009
Sorry for your loss. My dad, Earl Mattson, just recently died. My dad's mom was Helen Dyas Mattson.I believe that Jim was the best man at his wedding. My dad and Jim were cousins and hung out "back in the day" in southern Illinois. May God bless your family during this difficult time.
J and Vicki Tucker
January 20, 2009
To Sweets and the Dyas Family,
We are very sad to hear about Jim. We remember the Thanksgivings and Christmases that we spent at your home. The memories of Jim playing cards at the kitchen table and him sitting in the front room telling stories. "The Ole Boy" and Sweets always welcomed us with open arms, making us feel like we were one of the family. He will be dearly missed. May your memories of Jim give you strength as you celebrate his life. With all of our prayers. J, Vicki, Damian & Jen, Brett & Yvonne.
Shelley Wilson-Bergschneider
January 20, 2009
Margaret,
Although we have never been close I have lost my Dad and also my step-Dad and know the pain and grief that you are feeling right now. I would like you and your family to accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. Let our Almighty Father wrap his loving arms around you and your entire family and give you the strength to move forward with loving memories of your Dad at this most sorrowful time. God Bless.
Shelley & Courtney
Karen & McKinley
January 20, 2009
The Dyas Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I know James E. Dyas was a wonderfully fun loving man. May you all continue to keep his laughter and love alive.
Jayme Carter Lebsher
January 20, 2009
Mrs. Dyas and family:
As very long time members if CTK parish, I have very fond memories of your dad. He was always there, always supportive and my late father - Jim Carter always thought the world of him. May the peace of God and his angels be with your family at your time of need
Maureen Gochanour
January 20, 2009
Mike & Gayla,
So very sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Mark Adams
January 20, 2009
Rick and Shelly,
We are sorry for your loss, and will keep you in our prayers.
Mark and Carrie Adams, New Berlin Illinois
Nancy& Bill Dillon
January 20, 2009
JoAnn and family,
Sorry to read about Jims passing. Know you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Jackson
January 20, 2009
JoAnn and family,
I am sorry for your great loss. Mr. Dyas will be remembered by his sharp wit and great sense of humor.
You are all our in hearts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Paul Cottingham and Maureen Jackson(Smith)
Dick & Jeannette Beeler
January 20, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tom Bellmer
January 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Dyas was a great guy, and I have a lot of fond memories of him when I was growing up.
Sheila Cummings
January 20, 2009
Margaret,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Keep the good memories with you every day. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time.
Sheila Cummings
Mike & Wendi Wallner and Family
January 20, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Anita Grayson
January 20, 2009
Margaret, I wanted to send you my condolences. Having recently lost my dad, I know how hard it is to say goodbye. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
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