James E. Pedersen Obituary
We bid farewell to James E. Pedersen (Joliet, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 22, 2025 at the age of 83. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edmund "Junie" Pedersen and Roberta "Tiny" Pedersen. He is survived by: his wife Joan Pedersen (Kuta); his children, Christine Motherwell (Pedersen), James Pedersen, Roberta Pedersen and Denise DeStafano (Pedersen); his grandchildren, Alec, Caiden, Brooks Motherwell, Justin, Aaron DeLeon, Kristen Beyer, Alexandria, Kelsey, Caitlyn Martino, Hannah Carlson and Nathan Pedersen; his brother Robert Pedersen (Jackie); his brother-in-law Hal Finkle (Arlene); Brian.
