James L. "Jim" Kerker's obituary , Passed away on December 12, 2025 in Augusta, Illinois

James L. "Jim" Kerker

December 19, 1940 - December 12, 2025 (84 years old)

Augusta, Illinois

James L. "Jim" Kerker's obituary , Passed away on December 12, 2025 in Augusta, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lummis-Hamilton Funeral Home

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James L. "Jim" Kerker

December 19, 1940 - December 12, 2025 (84 years old)

Augusta, Illinois

James L. Kerker Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James L. Kerker of Augusta, Illinois, who passed away on December 12, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James L. Kerker to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Kerker and Leona Sparks Kerker; his brothers, Russell Kerker Jr. and Robert "Bob" Kerker; and his nephews, Gene and Dale Kerker.

He is survived by: his children, Kevin Kerker (Lisa) of Augusta, Jamie Kerker (Caryn) of Huntsville, Illinois and Melanie Corrine Dunn (Cliff Selsor) of Macomb, Illinois; his grandchildren, Nicole Kerker, Kollin Kerker (Brenna), Klayton Kerker (Sydnee), Amanda Corrigan (Daniel) and Alyssa McDonald (Grant); his brother Gary Kerker (Jean) of Mt. Sterling, Illinois; and his brother-in-law Kay Bartlow of Augusta, Illinois. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lummis-Hamilton Funeral Home



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