James Anderson's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2026 in Van Orin, Illinois

James Anderson

June 2, 1959 - October 3, 2026 (67 years old)

Van Orin, Illinois

James Anderson's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2026 in Van Orin, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merritt Funeral Home

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James Anderson

June 2, 1959 - October 3, 2026 (67 years old)

Van Orin, Illinois

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James Anderson Obituary

James Anderson, born on June 2, 1959, passed away on October 3, 2026. James leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert R. Anderson and Larieta S. Anderson (Faber). He is survived by: his wife Julie K. Anderson (Zimmerlein); his children, Russell Anderson (Sarah) and Melissa Reiter (Colton); his grandchildren, Colton James, Milayna, Malachi, Selah and Jude; his brother Douglas Anderson (Jill); and his brothers-in-law, Delbert Zimmerlein (Marianne) and Maurice Zimmerlein (Sue). He is also survived by his nieces and nephews; and his great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bache Memorial Chapel (25478 IL Hwy 92, Van Orin, Illinois). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials may be directed to the First Lutheran Church of Ohio, Illinois, or Bache Memorial Chapel in Van Orin, Illinois.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merritt Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 09

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Bache Memorial Chapel
25478 IL Hwy 92, Van Orin, Illinois

Sat

Oct 10

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Bache Memorial Chapel
25478 IL Hwy 92, Van Orin, Illinois

Sat

Oct 10

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Bache Memorial Chapel
25478 IL Hwy 92, Van Orin, Illinois

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