James R. Jesse Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James R. Jesse of Lexington, Illinois, born in Gibson City, Illinois, who passed away on January 6, 2024, at the age of 50, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his father Bob Jesse; his father-in-law Frank C. Borth; his niece-in-law Jessica Borth; and his pets, Simba and Diamond.

He is survived by : his mother Holly Frost (Hester); his wife Michele Borth; his children, Ruth Wiesner (Verlyn), Max Robert, Charlee Michele, Taylor Danielle, Kloie Lucas, Ashley Jesse and Brittany Jesse; his siblings, Jennifer Sutter (Kevin Nadler), Lyndsi Moederndorfer (Derek) and Christopher Frost (Dilcia); his mother-in-law Mary Borth; his brother-in-law Jeff Borth; his close friend Nancy Stahl; his nieces and nephews, Brendon John Sutter, Brookelyn Love Sutter, Hailey Nadler (Bryce Minder), Courtney Tosh (Nate), Jacob Borth, Ariel Borth, Kaleb Stevenson, Kynsli Moederndorfer, Skylin Moederndorfer and Ryker Moederndorfer; his great-niece Aly Valent; and his great-nephew Greyson Borth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, TLC Animal Shelter, or NF Midwest.