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James Ahten Obituary
EAST PEORIA - James A. "Pike" Ahten, 73, of East Peoria passed away at 5:32 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at his home with his family and friends by his side.
He was born Sept. 30, 1934, in East Peoria to Arthur Sr. and Rosalie Combs Ahten. He married Ila M. Dobbelaire in East Peoria on Aug. 25, 1957. She survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Gregg (Pam) of East Peoria, Bryan (Julie) of North Pekin and Darren of East Peoria; four grandchildren, Jacob, Nicholas, Sara and Christopher; one great-granddaughter, Kelela; three brothers, Arthur Jr. (Christine) of East Peoria, Don (Sylvia) and Fred (Barb), both of Creve Coeur; one sister, Peggy Ahten of East Peoria; and one sister-in-law, Hilda Ahten of Pekin.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Ernest "Bud," Bill, Bob and infant brother, Larry.
He worked as a foreman at Bemis Co. in Peoria before retiring.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was a member of the East Peoria Historical Society.
He loved his woodworking, antiquing and to play baseball. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. Pike will be remembered for his baking, especially his cream puffs, pizza and cinnamon rolls.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, with the Rev. David Lynn officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Cremation will be accorded following services, with burial of ashes in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the East Peoria Historical Society, Community Hospice of Peoria or to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Ahten
David Jones
January 16, 2008
Sorry About Your Dad Darren,I'd Heard From Danny That This Happened. I Want To Tell You And Your Family To Just Remember The Good Times.
Marijean Bishel
January 15, 2008
Dear Ila & Boys
You all are in my thoughts & prayers. So very sorry for your loss. Will talk to you soon. Love, Marijean in Oahu
Sharon Pesha-Skaggs
January 12, 2008
Greg and the entire Ahten family,
I am so sorry to hear abut the loss of your father ..Please know my thought and prayers are with you and your family ...
Troy Farrow
January 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Clyde Robison
January 11, 2008
Ila My thaughts and prayers are with you and the family. May God Bless you.
Paul & Eula Arnett
January 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you now and in the days to come. We will not be able to attend as we are in Florida.
Jim Johnson
January 11, 2008
Ila I pray the Lord will give you and your family the needed strength through your time of sorrow.
Ann "Cremer"Chamblin
January 11, 2008
Ila and family my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I understand your loss and grief.
It will always be with you,but it will get somewhat easier in time.
I think my brother graduated with Jim.
LaVergne Pulling
January 11, 2008
May you find PEACE in the beauty
that surrounds you, STRENGTH in the
support of those who love you, and
HOPE in each new day.
ED PAPIS
January 11, 2008
ILA-SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I WON'T BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICES, BUT MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. SINCERELY, CHIEF PAPIS
Tina Martinez
January 11, 2008
Arthur, Christine and the Ahten family, we are very sorry for your loss. My late husband Luis knew the Ahtens very well so on behalf of him I send you our sympathy.
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