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James Eby Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - James M. Eby, 86, of Springfield, formerly of Streator and LeRoy, died Tuesday March 23, 2010, at St. John's Hospital.
He was born in Aurora, IL, February 15, 1924, the son of George and Helen Harvey Eby.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Clifford.
He married Barbara Hitchell in Streator, IL on May 26, 1946.
Jim served in the United States Navy during WWII. He worked in municipal equipment development and sales most of his life at Anthony Co. and Peabody Myers Co., both in Streator. He then became an over the road driver for Shields Co. in Rantoul. In retirement, he was a courier for Complete Care Pharmacy, a subsidiary of H.D. Smith Co. in Springfield.
He was a member of the Chatham Presbyterian Church, a past elder and deacon at the Presbyterian Church in Streator. He was a member and president of the Streator Elementary School Board, a 50-year member and Worshipful Master of the Streator Masonic Lodge 607 AF&AM and a member of the LeRoy Lodge 221 AF&AM, and a member of High Twelve in Springfield.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara; three sons, James C. (wife, Lisa) Eby of Elgin, IL, John M. Eby of Savoy, IL and Joseph H. (wife, Susan) Eby of Springfield; also three grandchildren, Aaron Gersonde of Boone, NC, Webster Eby of Elgin and Margaret Eby of Springfield.
Cremation rites will be accorded by the Bisch Crematory.
A visitation will be at the Chatham Presbyterian Church, 1835 E. Walnut, Chatham, IL on Friday, March 26, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial services there at 12 noon. Rev. Dr. Joseph H. Eby will officiate. Inurnment will be Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in Camp Butler National Cemetery. The Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County will provide military honors.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the Chatham Presbyterian Church, 1835 E. Walnut St., Chatham, IL 62629.
Please visit the online, "Life Remembered Story," at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West. 217-544-5424.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Eby
March 26, 2010
Dear Barb & family, So sorry for your loss. Only knew Jim for a short time, but he sure was a nice person. Thinkling of you. Bill & Nancy Jeffries, Kim,Logan & Max Jeffries
Sarah Kohnle
March 25, 2010
March 25, 2010
I always enjoyed our visits, in the neighborhood & at Panera's. I am saddened to hear of Jim's death and send you all my deepest sympathies, a bunch of prayers and a big hug.
Shirley Kink
March 25, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Gail and Jerry Denney
March 25, 2010
Barb,
I know you and Jim have a lifetime of memories that will bring you comfort and peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Give your 3 sons our love too.
Love and Hugs,
Gail and Jerry Denney
Bob& Evelyn Goin
March 25, 2010
Pastor Joe.We are sorry for your loss,,Its hard to let go of family,,Peace,,,
Alice Bell
March 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dan Cole
March 25, 2010
Pastor Joe,
I know you feel as if you have lost a life long treasurer, because you have. Keep your memories and hold them close to your heart
Jim Sandage
March 25, 2010
Barbara,
So sorry to hear of Jim's death, I have may fond memories of the both of you when I was Police Chief of LeRoy.
BJ and I have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and BJ Sandage
Marshfield, Missouri
Donna Mayer
March 25, 2010
John,
I'm sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Bob & Margie Kalb
March 25, 2010
Joe and Family:
So sorry to read of your Fathers' passing in the paper this morning. May God bless you and your family and give you comfort during this time of sorrow.
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