James Mack Keleher

James Mack Keleher, age 76, of Orion, died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service for family and close friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd. 1301-4th Street, Orion. Burial is at Western Township Cemetery, Orion. James was born July 12, 1936 in Moline, the son of Harold and Maxine Radue Keleher. He married Marlene Ristau on June 12, 1955 in Coal Valley. James was employed as a machinist at John Deere Harvester Works for 31 years, retiring in 1994. SURVIVORS Wife Marlene Keleher Daughters Kay (Larry) Manecke Moline Kim (David) Sievers Orion Kelly (Dale) Harmon Moline Kathy (Randy) Heiar Milan Grandchildren Scott (Clare) Manecke, Brian (Sarah) Manecke, Megan Manecke, Kyle Harmon, Alyssa Harmon, Abigail Heiar, Camille Heiar, Todd Sievers, & Shea Sievers Great Grandchildren Luke, Jonathan, Mara & Rachel Brothers Robert (Susan) Keleher Patrick Keleher Sisters Mickey (Roger) Woodley Beverly Nunn He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.