James Jolley Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Jolley (Belleville, Illinois), born in Beckemeyer, Illinois, who passed away on November 13, 2023 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Jolley to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Geri; his parent Thomas (Cornelius "Connie"); his parents-in-law, Charles "Ray" and Gertrude Gerling; his siblings-in-law, Norma, Ed Townsend, Charles "Bud" and Oneta Gerling; his nephew Tom Leroy Jolley; his niece Jennifer Gerling; and his grandparents, Herman, Dina Merians and Frances Jolley.

He is survived by: his daughters, Jill Cason, Julie Dinkelmann (Jay) and Jamie McCarthy; his grandchildren, Craig Hick (Litney), Alex Hick (Taylor), Molly and Avery McCarthy; his great grandchildren, Louis, Shelby, Wesley and Hallie; his stepgrandchildren, Laura Gregory and Vince Dinkelmann (Kayla); his siblings, Tom Jolley (Gladys) and Jane Jolley; and his sister-in-law Ruth Carneghi (Roger). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials may be made to HSHS Hospice or to St. Mark Lutheran Church.