James Jeffries Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Jeffries of Ottawa, Illinois, who passed away on August 13, 2025, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Jeffries to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, James is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that James' spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Jeffries and Marlene Jeffries (Vicini). He is survived by: his daughters, Jennifer Wheeler (Eric) of Ottawa and Stacy Jeffries of Ottawa; his grandchildren, Hannah, Conner Wheeler, Cain and Trenton Kakara; his siblings, Richard "Rick" Jeffries (Judy) of Ottawa, John Jeffries (Shari) of Ottawa and Jody Kennedy (Rodney) of Ottawa; and his close friend Rene Forsyth of Ottawa.
