James Albert Aitken Obituary
The memory of James Albert Aitken of Granite City, Illinois, who passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 72, 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.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James Albert may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack and Luella; and his siblings, Robert Aitken, Bill Aitken, Rachell Aitken and Jacquelyn Lease.
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Marsh; his stepson Stephen Jarman of Granite City; his cousins, Carol and Jimmy Pettigrew of Washington, IL; his nephews, William Brousseau and Josh Brousseau; and his sister-in-law Wanda Aitken. He is also survived by many other nieces and nephews.
