James Edward Batterman

James "Jim" Batterman, 75, of Springfield, IL (formerly of Park Forest, IL) passed away at 6:28 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center after a two-year battle with a stroke. Jim was born on March 19, 1942 in Kankakee, IL, the son of Vernon and Irma Batterman. He was the loving husband of Sharon (Fehland); they were married 50 years on May 27, 2017. Jim received a bachelors degree in business from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. He spent his career in sales. Jims many passions included reading, traveling with his family and spending as much time as possible on the golf course with his many lifelong golf buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Diana Johnson; and his in-laws, Ralph and Laura Fehland. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Batterman of Springfield; a son, Dr. Craig (wife, Dr. Tanya DeSanto) Batterman of Springfield; a daughter, Kristin (husband, Glenn) Keller of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; and his five grandchildren, Emma, Grace, and Sam Batterman, and Laura and Jack Keller; his brother, Roger (wife, Ramona) Batterman; his sister, Joyce (husband, Christopher) Feret; his sister-in-law, Kathy Fehland; nephews; cousins; and many wonderfully supportive friends. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies. Celebration of Life: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Tavern on the Greens at Lincolnshire Country Club "The 19th Hole", 390 East Richton, Crete, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2141 West White Oaks Dr., Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704.