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Jeremy Crumpton
April 15, 2025 | Goodlettsville, TN
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James R. Bond Jr.
Jul 29, 1943 - Apr 1, 2025 (Age 81)
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Jen, So sorry for your loss
Dee Dee McIntyre Brady
April 15, 2025 | School
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I know you are missed! I wish to offer comfort to your family. May you rest in peace and breathe freely.
Nancy Wales
April 07, 2025 | Hayward, CA | Friend
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Sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family.
April Kaiser
April 05, 2025 | PAW PAW, IL
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Condolences Carolyn, Jen, Geoff, and family! Many fond memories of Jim coaching basketball and supporting the class of '86.
Thinking of you all!
Doug Moorehead
April 04, 2025 | Earlville, IL | Friend
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007 -A legendary salesman , a great mentor, grandfather, husband, and friend! No need to look back at the plow, your furrows ran deep and so do your fond memories. Thanks for always being a great friend and mentor. May God give you peace forever. and may your fields and tractors always be green!
Love Always,
Matt Bernabei & Family
Matt Bernabei
April 03, 2025 | Ottawa, IL | Friend
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To Bob, Deb, Cindy, & Candy - we are sorry for the loss of your brother. Dear Carolyn & Jennifer- I remember your husband/dad from my teaching days at Paw Paw. Bob Kreiser remembers Jim from his JD days. Our sympathy & prayers for comfort to the whole Family. from Bob & Cyndy Kreiser
Robert & Cynthia Kreiser
April 03, 2025
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Thank you Jen for allowing me to care for such a very special individual. I was blessed to be apart of the end of your journey with him. So very sorry to you and your family for their loss. Denise
Denise Buckett
April 02, 2025 | Sublette, IL | Acquaintance
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Our condolences and prayers are extended to the Bond family. He was a great classmate to my father.
Terry DeSpain
April 02, 2025 | Paw Paw, IL | Friend
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Obituary
James's Obituary
James R. Bond, affectionately known as Jim, 81, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. Born on July 29, 1943, in Sandwich, Illinois, he spent his early years on the farm in Paw Paw, before moving to the towns of Mendota and La Moille. He was a smart man, blessed with a resilient spirit and a compassionate heart. He was a dedicated husband to his wife, Carolyn, of 60 years.
James attended Paw Paw High School and Western Illinois University. He was a proud farmer and a seasoned John Deere equipment salesman. His passion for agriculture was evident not only in his career but also in his collection of antique John Deere tractors in which he was a member of the 2-cylinder tractor club. Jim’s interests extended beyond farming. He was a loyal fan watching Duke and Syracuse basketball and was a youth basketball coach. He was also a loyal Cubs fan. His resilience and dedication were evident in all that he did, from his work to his hobbies.
James is survived by his wife, Carolyn Bond, his children, Jennifer Dinges and Geoff (Aimee) Bond. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, also known as “The Super 6”, Jacob Bond, Anne (Mark) Jacobs, Jinnae Bond, Morgan (Rachele) Bond, Lane Dinges, and Peyton Bond. He is also survived by his siblings, Deb (Kip) Cheek, Cindy (Gene) Stephenitch, Candy Rabel, and Bob (Cathy) Bond. Jim is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Bond, and his parents, James Sr. and Naomi Bond.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 7, 2025, at Zion United Methodist Church, 808 Jefferson St. in Mendota with Pastor Jeff Brace officiating. Visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of the service at the church on Monday. Interment will follow in Restland Cemetery in Mendota.
As Thomas Jefferson once said, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.“
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