James Laverne Maierhofer Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Laverne Maierhofer of Seneca, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 21, 2026 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Laverne Maierhofer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mathias "Tide" Maierhofer and Marie Maierhofer (Blaine); his wife Margaret "Peggy"; his brothers, Francis "Rudy" and Robert "Bud"; and his children, James, Jr. and Joyce Riskedal.
He is survived by: his sons, John "Les" (Nadine) of Seneca and Jeff (Jenna) of Seneca; his son-in-law Brad Riskedal of Leland; his grandchildren, Darren Riskedal (Kendall) of Johnson Creek, Stephen Riskedal of Leland, Kaitie Monahan (Patrick) of Oglesby, Kassidy Maierhofer-Davis (Lane Davis) of Baker, Montana, Levi and Calvin Maierhofer of Seneca; and his great grandchildren, Owen, Edla Riskedal, Maggie and Lainie Monahan. He is also survived by his brothers and then with his wife.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials be made to the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation for the "HOF" Fund that is being established to honor Jim's lifelong commitment to service.
