James A. Mette Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James A. Mette of Effingham, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 13, 2026 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Aloysius Mette and Mathilda Mette (Kroeger); his sisters, Norma J. Mette and Carolyn Poe; and his brothers-in-law, James Miller and Art Sudkamp.
He is survived by: his wife Rita Ann Zuber of Joseph's Church; his children, Rhonda Deters (Ron) of Teutopolis, Jennifer Mette (Michael Thompson) of Stewardson, Brian Mette of Effingham and Brad Mette (Stacey) of Dieterich; his grandchildren, Johnathon, Lucas, Brock, Josie, Madi, Thad, Tyler, Brody, Torey, Jordan, MaKenna, Colton, Lexie and Sawyer; his great grandchild Willow; his siblings, John Mette (Janice), Eugene, Theresa Miller, Rose Sudkamp, Kathy Mitchell (Rick), Alice Johnson (Dennis), Mary Allen (Rex), Rita Mette (Tony Goeckner) and Janice Zimmerman (Bill); and his brother-in-law Robert Poe. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer's Association.
