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James Classen Obituary
BELLEVUE - James "Jimmy" L. Classen, age 90, of Bellevue passed away at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at Bickford Cottage in Peoria.
He was born Feb. 17, 1922, in Green Valley, Ill., to Ernest and Maime (Adkins) Classen. He married Christine Crisp on Sept. 17, 1945, in Elizabeth City, N.C. She passed away June 11, 2012, in Peoria.
He also was preceded in death by two brothers and one daughter, Delores Classen.
He is survived by one son, Keith (Carolyn) Classen of Trivoli; and two grandchildren, Kristopher Classen of Chicago and Hillary Classen (Kevin Whiteside) of St. Louis.
Jim was a World War II Marine veteran and worked at Caterpillar Inc. as a cook, retiring in 1979.
Jim loved cooking, country music and telling stories.
Graveside services will be Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, at 12 noon at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria, with military honors accorded. Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or to the American Cancer Society.
Please view James' obituary online at www.Schmidt-Haller.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Tori Richardson
September 17, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss my mom Dottie was best friends with Aunt Dee we will keep ur family in our prayers...
Dearl Morris
September 15, 2012
I worked with Jim at Caterpillar for many years. We started in the kitchen together after WWII and spent the rest of our careers in food service. Jim was truly "one of the good guys".
September 14, 2012
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH MR.CLASSEN'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS. "SEMPER FI" PEORIA LEATHERNECKS,MARINE CORPS LEAGUE,DET.#81
Peggy Doubet Snodgrass
September 14, 2012
Your parents were "GOOD" people. They both were so good to my Mother. I truly believe their mansions in heaven will be among the greatest.
Etta Patterson
September 14, 2012
I worked with James at Cat. We were good friends and He was a very good Guy.
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