James W.E. Kuhlmeier's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2026 in Freeport, Illinois

James W.E. Kuhlmeier

December 25, 1951 - July 16, 2026 (74 years old)

Freeport, Illinois

James W.E. Kuhlmeier's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2026 in Freeport, Illinois

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Daughenbaugh Funeral Home and Walker Mortuary, Ltd.

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James W.E. Kuhlmeier

December 25, 1951 - July 16, 2026 (74 years old)

Freeport, Illinois

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James W.E. Kuhlmeier Obituary

The family announces the passing of James W. E. Kuhlmeier (Freeport, Illinois) on July 16, 2026. James, born on December 25, 1951, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James W. E. Kuhlmeier to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Kuhlmeier and Kathryn Kuhlmeier (Downey) of Dakota, IL.; his brother-in-law Kenneth Kuhlemeyer; his nephew Michael Kuhlemeyer; and his great-nephews, Jace, Colton Harnish and Azazel Fischer.

He is survived by: his siblings, Janet Kneller (Mills), Rae Kuhlemeyer and Frederick "Fritz" Kuhlmeier (Sally); and his nieces and nephews, Heidi Morgan (Eric), William "Bill" Kneller (Rose), Greg Kuhlemeyer (Leann), Brent Kuhlemeyer (Molly), Scott Kuhlemeyer (Christine), Michelle Baldowsky (Jason), Nick Kuhlmeier (Angela), Patrick Kuhlmeier (Alicia Crow) and Stacey Rogers (Jeff).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Daughenbaugh Funeral Home and Walker Mortuary, Ltd.



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“Jim was cool; as a little kid he was the first person I knew who had - and rode - a motorcycle. I was glad to have seen and talked with him over the years.”


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115 S West St, Dakota, IL 61018

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115 S West St, Dakota, IL 61018

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