James Loren Whitaker Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Loren Whitaker in Caseyville, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Loren left this world on October 15, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Burl Dwaine Whitaker and Alena Pearl Whitaker (Harvey); and his brother Eugene Ray Whitaker. He is survived by: his wife Linda Kay Whitaker (Turner); his sons, Dwaine Roy Whitaker (Kathy) and Tommy Dale Whitaker (Melissa); his grandchildren, Jessica Leigh Whitaker, Jennifer Nicole Czartoszewski, Jacob Nathaniel Whitaker (Emily), Annie Reilin Whitaker and James Lee Whitaker (Chloe); and his siblings, Ronald Lynn Whitaker (Sandy), Karen Sue Long (Lester) and Kevin Glenn Whitaker (Elaine).