Malta, Illinois
1934-2009
James Edward "Jim" Willrett, 75, of Malta, Ill., passed away Nov. 12, 2009, after a two-year fight with ALS. Jim was born Jan. 21, 1934, to Ralph O. and Mareva (Devitt) Willrett, in Rochelle. He attended Lang School, a one-room country school, and then Malta High School. Following in the...
Read MoreJim stood on the corner of First and Lincoln in DeKalb on Friday evenings to support the troops with us for years. He was a great patriotic American will be missed by myself, Frank, Kathy, and all the other patriots who stood with us at the corner. I have a picture that includes him in my photo album on myspace.com/tedmccarron
Ted McCarron
November 20, 2009 | DeKalb, IL
Our prayers are with you and your entire family.
Marilyn & Jan Masilunis
November 20, 2009 | Port Orange, FL
Bev & family It was always great to see Jim. That soft smile I'll always remember. I felt sorry for him being the only boy in his high school class. The world is a better place thanks to Jim. Ross Butler
November 20, 2009
We're sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our condolences to you all.
Harvey and April Schweitzer
November 19, 2009 | Champaign, IL
Your family was very special to my father, Robert Clark. We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Barbara and Ron Pearson
November 19, 2009 | DeKalb, IL
I have many fond memories of Jim from our youth. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Eldon Hueber
November 18, 2009 | St. Charles, IL
Our prayers are with you. Paul Barber
November 18, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron Jossendal
November 18, 2009 | Dekalb, IL
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Gloria & Robert Alms
November 18, 2009 | Sun City, AZ
