James Berry Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Berry Sr. of Manito, Illinois, born in Claremont, Illinois, who passed away on October 31, 2020, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Berry Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Ralph Berry and Eclissa Berry (Oakes). He is survived by : his wife Mary Burrell; his children, Donna Brantley (Perry) of Pekin, James Berry, Jr. of Catoosa, Diane Kolb (Bryan) of Washington and George Berry of Manito; his grandchildren, Jeremy Brantley, Jeannie Frederick (Philip), Eclissa Schnoor (Tyler), Nena Kolb, Jacob Kolb, Gabriel Kolb (Alaynna), Andrew Bohnert, Tabitha Darling, Jessica Bolton and Wesley Reeves, Sr. (Lara); and his brother Virgil Dawson of Manito. He is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren.

Guidelines regarding social distancing and wearing of masks will be required.

Memorial contributions may be given to Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 32530 East County Road 2180 N, Manito, Illinois 61546.