James "Sherm" Raley's obituary , Passed away on January 18, 2021 in Galva, Illinois

James "Sherm" Raley

August 30, 1938 - January 18, 2021 (82 years old)

Galva, Illinois

James "Sherm" Raley's obituary , Passed away on January 18, 2021 in Galva, Illinois

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Rux Funeral Homes

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James "Sherm" Raley

August 30, 1938 - January 18, 2021 (82 years old)

Galva, Illinois

James Raley Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Raley of Galva, Illinois, who passed away on January 18, 2021, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Raley to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Sherman and Anna Rebecca "Becky" Raley (Spalding); his daughter Roberta Lynn; and his siblings, Joe, Shirley Norberg, Becky Holmes, Kathy Thompson and Cora Burwell.

He is survived by: his wife Patricia M. "Pat" Graba; his son Scott Raley (Mackenzee Lewis) of Geneseo; his grandchildren, Matingly Lewis-Raley and Bristol Lewis; and his siblings, Tom Raley (Sandy) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Stella Gilbreth (Wendell) and Sharon. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

The funeral home will monitor capacity limits to maintain compliance with COVID regulations. The funeral home requires that all guests wear a mask for the safety of all those attending.

Memorials may be directed to the Galva Fire Department, Galva American Legion or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rux Funeral Homes



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