James Hoagland VanEkeren, age 88 of Montgomery, IL entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. James was born on February 26, 1929 in Monroe, Iowa the son of the late Dick & Edith (Hoagland) VanEkeren. James was a veteran and retired from the US AirForce as a Chief Master Sargent. James married the former Elberta May Holden on May 25, 1952. James and Elberta have been blessed with 65 wonderful years of marriage. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Newton,IA and the Scottish Rite in Bellefontaine, OH. James and Elberta have lived in Montgomery,IL for many years formerly of Newton Falls. Loving memories of James will be carried on by his wife Elberta May VanEkeren of Montgomery, IL, daughter Jillynn (David) Brandt of Montgomery, IL, brother Philip (Berta) VanEkeren of Monroe, Iowa, grandsons; Matthew (Amanda) Brandt of Perrysburg, OH, Jason (Teah) Brandt of Elburn, IL and great grandson Benjamin Brandt. James was preceded in death by his daughter Judy VanEkeren, his sister Norma Celania, and brother Ramon VanEkeren Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at James Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. James will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family & friends may view James's obituary online and to send condolences to his family, please visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Friday, December 29, 2017 12:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444