James Edward Erwin

James Edward Erwin obituary

James Edward Erwin

James Erwin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. – Lafayette Chapel on Aug. 27, 2025.

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James Edward Erwin, 70, of Lafayette IN, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at IU Health Arnett Hospital. He was born on February 3, 1955, in Joliet, IL to the late Russell and Rosemary (Waddell) Erwin. James graduated from Herscher High School. He married Cheryl Krippel on March 16, 1974, at Sacred Heart Church in Goodrich IL. James retired from Subaru of Indiana in 2019. He enjoyed the outdoors, golf, and pickleball. James is survived by his wife, Cheryl Erwin of Lafayette IN, along with his 3 children, Brandy Dyar (Brett), Jamie Erwin (Jim), and Jeremy Erwin. He has 4 grandchildren, Chloe Dyar (Cameron), Trinity Stout, James Stout, and Macy Dyar. His surviving siblings are Linda Coughenour, Patricia Moody, Gary Erwin (Michelle), and Robert Erwin (Jeanna). His brother Michael Erwin is deceased. There will be no visitation. We will be having a Celebration of Life on Friday, August 29, 2025, at The Why Not Stop at 3:00 pm which is located at 407 S Main St, Clifton, IL.

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