1948
2020
COLLINSVILLE — Mr. James "Jim" Green of Collinsville, Illinois, departed this life at his residence on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 12:59 a.m. He had attained the age of 72 years, 4 months and 26 days.
Mr. Green was born on Jan. 12, 1948 in East Prairie, Missouri, the son of Claude Alfred and Zona Lorene (Woods) Green.
He was united in marriage to Marilyn Sue (Banks) Sachtleben on June 21, 1986 and she survives his passing.
Jim served in the United States Army from 1967-1969 and was honorably discharged with the rank of SGT E-5. He was a former member of the Local 90 OP and CMIA. Jim worked at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville as an Information Technology Coordinator for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling, boating, woodworking and music.
Left to mourn his passing is his wife Marilyn Sue Green of Collinsville; two step-sons, Scott (Carrie) Sachtleben of Clayton, Missouri, and David (fiancée Tina Brooks) Sachtleben of Nashville, Illinois; three step-daughters, Angela Jones of Fort Myers, Florida, Sonya (Patrick) Lincolnhol of East Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Nancy Kurre of Birmingham, Alabama; brother, Dennis (Vickie) Green of East Carondolet, Illinois; sister, Faye Buerk of Wood River, Illinois; 12 step-grandchildren, Kelcee, Kylee and Sydnee Sachtleben, Catherine Jones, Colin Sachtleben, Clara and Sarah Lincolnhol, Santo, Xavier and Lila Kurre, Tanner and Braxton Brooks; also nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, along with other relations and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jo Ruth Whittington; and brothers, Johnny Starks, Bobby Gene Green and Terry Green.
Per the wishes of Jim and his family, cremation was performed and a private memorial service will be held at Our Lord's Lutheran Church in Maryville, Illinois, with Pastor Darla Ann Kratzer officiating.
Burial of Ashes will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Nashville, Illinois.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, Our Lord's Lutheran Church of Maryville, Metro East Humane Society, American Lung Association or to a charity of the donor's choice and will be accepted by the Campagna Funeral Home, who is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online expressions of sympathy can be made at www.campagnafuneralhomes.com.
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Sue
June 3, 2025
Miss you so much. You are in my heart. We shared a wonderful like for many years.
That was a blessing
Sue
Sue Green
June 6, 2021
I miss you so much. You are in my heart forever. I love you. Sue
Janice Joplin
June 10, 2020
Jim was always kind and carried an attitude of service to others in all that he did. It was a pleasure to work with him for several years.

Colonel Joseph T. Dellai MD, PhD
June 9, 2020
Sargent Green, We will never forget everything You and your Wife have done and sacrificed to keep our country safe and free for 'us and for future generations'. Thank you, I salute you! You were also an accomplished man, father, and husband with many talents, and with your lovely wife, Sue....you both raised a beautiful, talented, successful, and Christian family. My dad, many years ago, at his passing, said that "Goodbyes hurt the most, when the story was not finished"....you my 'friend'....no one is hurting at this 'precise moment' because of the contributions you and your family made. You added many good attributes to this wonderful and Great World (see below the planet 'Earth' I took from ISS many years ago) - IF everyone could see this, there would be no more hurt- no more suffering.and Sargent Green you knew that in your own way...So all could rejoice in what our Lord made for us to be happy and praise our God. Once again Sargent Green 'I salute you and your wife for making this world a little better'. Colonel Joseph T Dellai MD
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Susan & Larry Yager
June 9, 2020
Jim was a true and treasured friend, and we resolved many challenges together over the years. His smile and chuckle were the best! May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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