Photo courtesy of Wright & Salmon Mortuary - Peoria
Peoria, Illinois
Aug 5, 1928 – Jul 13, 2012
PEORIA – James O. Eilers, 83, of Peoria passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Friday, July 13, 2012 at his residence.
Jim was born on August 5, 1928 in Wausau, WI to Joseph H. and Dorothy (Gorman) Eilers. He married Bette Isaacs on April 27, 1957 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are...
Read MoreBeth and Family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Our prayers are with you.
Jane and Frank Serio
July 17, 2012 | Bridgeview, IL
Beth, I always looked forward to your mom and dad coming to Minocqua. Your dad had such a great spirit for living and always knew how to make people laugh. We injoyed their visits. It would be hard to follow in his footsteps. God Bless you for all you did for him during these last few years. His spirit will be visiting you!! Warmest Regards, Amy Vonachen Poparad
Amy Vonachen-Poparad
July 17, 2012 | Peoria, IL
Bette and family, I am saddened to hear of Jim's passing but am confident that he is looking down smiling at all of us right now. You all are like family to me as growing up and living next door to eachother up until we got married is a huge chunk of my life. I have such wonderful memories or our childhood and what a good family life our parents provided for us. I speak and think often of those memories with a big heart. Both Jim and my Dad worked hard to provide loving, stable futures...
Vickie Dries
July 17, 2012 | Hanna City, IL
Dear Bette, So many fond memories visiting you and Jim when we came to drew's family in Peoria..Jim always provided some "comic relief!" We send our love and deepest sympathy to you and your darling family. Barb & Drew Brennan (Atlantic Beach, Fl.)
barb & Drew Brennan
July 15, 2012 | Atlantic Beach, FL
We are so sorry for your loss and it saddens us that we are not there with you. Jesus went before us to prepare a place for us. It sounds like Jim has a place next to a tee box. Take comfort that we can live our lives in a manor to have a joyful reunion in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.
John and Lu Ann Burroughs
John & Lu Ann Burroughs
July 15, 2012 | Murchison, TX
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lori Heuermann Andrews
July 15, 2012 | Normal, IL
Beth Eilers. I so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. It is never easy to say good bye to our parents, but know that he is still with you in spirit. May God comfort you and hold you in the palm of his hand during your grief. I remember your dad well Beth while at Bergan High School and always liked his wonderful sense of humor. God bless you and you will be in my prayers.
Deborah Cassidy
July 15, 2012 | Austell, GA
Eilers Family
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. What a wonderful man he was! I knew him during my Bergner days and his Carter Paper days. I was at home after having my first child, Charley Rodgers, and had a knock on the door. I looked out to see a Carter Paper truck parked out front. Jim had sent an entire case of paper towels as a gift. Wow, what a wonderful gift that was!!! And so incredibly thoughtful. He always had a big smile and laugh. And he always remembered me...
Cassie Rodgers
July 15, 2012 | Peoria, IL
Katie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Cathy
July 14, 2012