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James Slick Obituary
James Slick, 80, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 2, 2017. He was born October 14, 1936, in Freedom Township to the late Floyd and Erma (Ethridge) Slick. James was a 1954 graduate of Mt. Carroll High School. He married Elizabeth Bedford on August 15, 1958, in Denver, Co. James worked for Civil Construction as a heavy equipment semi driver. He was also the owner/operator of Jim's Auction House and Jim's Discount Furniture. James was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Freeport; two sons, Jeffrey (Lori Castle) Slick of Freeport, Duane (Jodi Albright) Slick of Nixa, Mo; daughter, Dawn (Brian) Barr of Shannon; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren with #13 and #14 on the way; and brother, Donald (Merille) Slick of Mt. Carroll. James was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Erma; sister, Joan Barrett; and brother, Randy Slick.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon, IL, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., with a luncheon afterwards. All are invited to attend the graveside service at the Lanark Cemetery following the luncheon. A memorial fund has been established. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with his family at www.walkermortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Shelly Dunham
March 15, 2017
Betty, Dawn, and the entire Slick family - my thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve this loss.
Butch & Colleen Dornink
March 11, 2017
Betty, Jeff, Duane & Dawn
Our Deepest sympathy to all of you.
Jim always had a big smile whenever we would see him.
He is now free from his troubles and can rest in God's arms.
We will continue to pray for you all in the difficult days ahead.
Bob Kenneke
March 8, 2017
Betty, Jeff and families; sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him when he came in. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 7, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely The Lehnherr family.
KAREN VEHMEIER
March 7, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ed/ Diane Schreiner/ Henry
March 6, 2017
To Dawn & Duane & Families: Sorry to hear of the passing of your father, It's never easy losing a family member. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your families at this time of need.
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