James Percy Read's obituary , Passed away on September 10, 2026 in Rochelle, Illinois

James Percy Read

May 17, 1940 - September 10, 2026 (86 years old)

Rochelle, Illinois

James Percy Read's obituary , Passed away on September 10, 2026 in Rochelle, Illinois

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James Percy Read

May 17, 1940 - September 10, 2026 (86 years old)

Rochelle, Illinois

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James Percy Read Obituary

The passing of James Percy Read of Rochelle, Illinois occurred on September 10, 2026. James Percy, born on May 17, 1940, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Read and Isabelle Read; his wives, Gaye and Judy Read; his nephew William Hamblin; and his siblings, Shirley Hamblin and Clarence E. Read Jr..

He is survived by: his son Jimmy Read; his siblings-in-law, Kay Garvin and Richard Garvin; his stepsons, Brian and Jeff Deutschler; and his stepdaughter-in-law Kristi McCarthy. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a family of friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the Conley Funeral Home (116 W Pierce St, Elburn, IL 60119). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Grace Fellowship Church, 17085 Owens Rd. Maple Park, IL, 60151, St. Jude Children's Hospital at http://www.stjude.org as well as Wounded Warrior Project at support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Conley Funeral Services & Support



Sat

Sep 19

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Conley Funeral Home
116 W Pierce St, Elburn, IL 60119

Sat

Sep 19

Funeral service

Conley Funeral Home
116 W Pierce St, Elburn, IL 60119

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