James W. Holman

Formerly of Joliet, passed away at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Oconta Falls, WI., Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Age 82 years.

He is survived by his children Timothy (Carolyn) Holman of St. Louis, MO., Debra (Martin) Lund of Peshtigo, WI., and Cheryl Ibarra of Joliet, IL. Jim was the proud grandfather of seven grandchildren Anita (Tim) Bunce, Denise Ibarra McDonald, Kelly (Kevin) Mitchell, Kevin (Cherish) Guseck, Elizabeth Holman, Emma Holman, and Katherine Holman. He also leaves behind eleven great-grandchildren Maricella Whitfield, Kavion, Nija, Lydia, Jeremy, Iyatta, and Dante Franklin, Chloe Bunce, Tyler and Ava Mitchell, and Haley Guseck, as well as one great-great-grandchild, ZaNoviah Hamilton. Jim is also survived by his brother Jerry (Terry) Holman of Thomasboro, IL, and a nephew Christopher (Cynthia) Holman and niece Beth (Chris) Gygi.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife Linda M. Holman (2001) and his parents Lester and Marguerite Holman.

Born on April 30, 1942, in Benton, Illinois, Jim graduated from Mt. Vernon Bible College and the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay. He dedicated many years of his life to ministry and was a tax preparer with H&R Block. Jim also worked at Joliet Metallurgical Laboratories in Joliet. Jim's kindness, wisdom, and faithfulness will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Rd., Saturday. November 9th at 10:00 A.M Interment Keller Cemetery in Lovington, Illinois. Visitation will be held Saturday from 9:00 -10:00 A.M.