James H. Bartels Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James H. Bartels (Lockport, Illinois), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on October 26, 2025 at the age of 72, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James H. Bartels to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry James' memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May James' journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Bartels and Mildred Bartels; his siblings, Marilyn Johnson and Kenneth Bartels; and his nephew Neil Bartels.

He is survived by: his brother Randall Bartels; and his sibling's children, Douglas, Brian Bartels, Jacqueline Creighton, Kimberly Stagner and Kristin Albers.