James Kallembach Jr. Obituary
The memory of James Kallembach Jr. (DeKalb, Illinois), who passed away on October 18, 2025 at the age of 74, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Kallembach Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Robert Kallembach, Sr. (Bob) and JoAnne Kallembach (Johnson); and his stepfather Charlie Body. He is survived by: his son James Robert Kallembach III (Jimmy); his wife Sheri; his daughter-in-law Beth; his daughter Jennifer; his grandson Otto; his sisters, Melinda McHale (Mark) and JoEllen Bohannon (Tim); his sister-in-law Carol Cobble (John); Luiza. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 5:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church (2501 N Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Goose Creek Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations may be made in Jim's name to the First United Methodist Church in DeKalb, Illinois for church mission ministries, or to the Monticello Athletic Boosters, 1 Sage Drive, Monticello, Illinois, toward future scholarships in Jim's name.
