James E. Walter's obituary , Passed away on September 10, 2025 in Fairbury, Illinois

James E. Walter

December 26, 1938 - September 10, 2025 (86 years old)

Fairbury, Illinois

James E. Walter's obituary , Passed away on September 10, 2025 in Fairbury, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duffy-Pils Memorial Homes

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James E. Walter

December 26, 1938 - September 10, 2025 (86 years old)

Fairbury, Illinois

James E. Walter Obituary

The memory of James E. Walter of Fairbury, Illinois, who passed away on September 10, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Edward Walter and Helen Schaffer Walter; his wife Juanita; his siblings, Shirley Kuenzi, Charles Walter and Lee Arthur; and his brothers-in-law, Glen Kuenzi, Lynn Kuenzi and Walter Edelman.

He is survived by: his children, Diane Koehl (Jim) of Cropsey, Michelle Wiegand (Ben) of Yardley, PA, Jami Luginbuhl (Adam) of Conshohocken, PA and Thaddeus Walter (Molly) of Fairbury; his grandchildren, Justin (Michelle), Ashley (Brad), Lauren (Jamin), Emily (Timothy), Gwen, Cami (Colin), Avery, Vivian, Simon, Reigan and Evan; his great grandchildren, Monroe, Avery, Falcon, Winter, Reuben, Eli, Clara and Marcus; his siblings, Keith (Jackie), Harvey (Margaret), Peter (LaRae), Duane (Marlene), Donald (Sue) of Illinois, Barbara Kuenzi (James) of Oregon, Marilyn Kuenzi of Oregon, Rosetta Edelman of Fairbury, IL., Nancy Vitzthum (John) of Fairbury, IL. and Cynthia Edelman (Warren) of Fairbury, IL.; and his sisters-in-law, Karen Walter, Hazel Isaacson, Bessie Ritter, Margaret Ketchmark and Janet Harrison.

Memorials may be made to Prairie Lands Foundation, Fairview Haven Retirement Community, or SELCAS.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duffy-Pils Memorial Homes



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Sep 13

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Duffy-Pils Memorial
100 W Maple St, Fairbury, IL 61739

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Sep 14

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Fairbury Apostolic Christian Church
705 N 4th St, Fairbury, IL 61739

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Sep 14

Funeral service

Fairbury Apostolic Christian Church
705 N 4th St, Fairbury, IL 61739

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