We are sad to announce that on September 2, 2021 we had to say goodbye to James L. Early Jr. of Valmeyer, Illinois, born in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James L. Early Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his wife Yvonne Early; his son Joseph Early; his great grandchild Brielle Bromberger; his parents, Cletus Menard and Ella Menard; and his siblings, Marlene Muertz, Pierre and Milton Menard.

He is survived by : his children, Lavonne Bromberger (Ken), Gary Early, Kevin Early (Karen), Amy Ingram (Troy) and Mark Early; his grandchildren, Shawn Scheidt (Doug), Ryan Bromberger (Caitlin), Kyle Early, Cody Early, Joseph Early, Samantha Early (Mitchell Ettling), Travis Ingram and Tyler Ingram; and his brother Allen Menard. He is also survived by sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He was a member of St. Mary's Church - Valmeyer; 4th degree Knights of Columbus, a US Navy Veteran, US Army Reserves; Waterloo VFW, Valmeyer American Legion, and member of Boy Scouts of America.As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Parkinson's Foundation or Donor's Choice.

Suggested donation : Boy Scouts of America

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Quernheim Funeral Home