We are sad to announce that on February 7, 2024, at the age of 82, James J. Donze (Pontiac, Illinois) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James J. Donze to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Peter Donze and Josephine Donze (Bally); and his siblings, Josie Donze, Roberta Peterson, Lenora Hansen, Jean Moritz, Dorothy Bradley, Donald and Dean Donze.

He is survived by : his wife Gale; his children, Scott Donze of Streator, IL, Kathy Grusy (Jim) of Middlebury, IN and Mary Jo Airo of Fruitport, MI.; and his grandchildren, Brittany Jurek (Todd), Jaclyn Grusy, Alan Grusy (Katie), Kristen Davis (Josh), Michael Donze (Ashley Lewis), Abbey and Tori Airo. He is also survived by his family, a caretaker and devoted husband.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cornell United Methodist Church or Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home