James Leffelman

1951 - 2023

James (Jim) Leffelman
Born: May 24, 1951 in Amboy, IL
Died: November 28, 2023 in Rockford, IL
James (Jim) V. Leffelman age 72 of Dixon died on Tuesday Nov. 28, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born May 24, 1951 in Amboy, IL, the son of Vernon and Eleanor (Aubert) Leffelman. Jim was a lifelong farmer and devoted truck driver. He also worked for Anchor Coupling in Dixon for over 25 years. He enjoyed working on cars, loved animals and had several black labs over the years. Jim was a kind and generous man who helped anyone in need-friends, family, fellow farmers, or complete strangers. He adored his wife, who was by his side for over 30 years and was immensely proud of his daughters and granddaughters. Jim served in the Illinois National Guard. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon. Jim married Leticia Rhodes on May 23, 2009 in Maytown, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents. Jim is survived by his wife Leticia, two daughters Jamie (Jason) Wood of Bloomington, Julie (Anthony) Ross of Selma, TX, two granddaughters Vivian Wood and Annalise Wood, step children Brenda Rhodes of Dixon, Sandra (Phil Spohn) Rhodes of Eldena, Ken (Heather) Rhodes of Dixon, step grandchildren Cody (Kimberly) Sinderman, Dawn Sinderman, Carter Rhodes, siblings Dean (Tess) Leffelman of Sugar Grove, Scott (Wendy Eisle) Leffelman of Dixon, Curtis (Debbie) Leffelman of Oregon, Michelle (Terry Jacobs) Kemmerer of Dixon, Chad (Michele Lamberton) Leffelman of Racine, WI, several nieces and nephews, and mother in law Irene Rutt of Dixon. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Maytown. Visitation will be on Tuesday Dec. 5, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. Condolences can be left at www.thejonesfh.com.