James J. Statz, 58, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away on April, 15, 2021. Jim was born in Rockford, Illinois on September 27, 1962 to Eugene and Eileen Statz. Jim graduated from Boylan Catholic High School in 1980. He went on to get his private pilot's license and then on to training to become a journeyman electrician. He was a member of IBEW local 364 for many years. Jim loved the adventures that traveling the world brought. Jim loved his family as well as spending time playing with nieces and nephews in the backyard. He loved the great outdoors especially golfing, hiking and tennis. Jim took great joy from the dogs in his life including Snoopy, Duchess, Skipper, Toby, Baxter and Ollie. Jim’s generosity and kindness was his way of life; he always listened and helped with any chore when needed but his special gift was in visiting and caring for the elderly.
Jim is survived by two aunts Ingrid Statz and Laura Blakeslee; his siblings Theresa (Mike) Johnston, Steven (Sue) Statz, and Mary (Scott) Fuller; nieces and nephews, Michael (Brent), Andrea (Ryan), Katie (Jake), Erin, Keevan, Stephanie, Jonathan (Emma), Nicholas, and Ainsley and many cousins.
Memorial Visitation will be held Thursday, April 22, 2021 6pm-7:30pm, Rosary at 7:30pm Sunset Funeral Home, Machesney Park, IL. Funeral Mass Friday April 23, 2021 at 11am St. Bridget Catholic Church, Loves Park, IL followed by inurnment at Sunset. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Elevating Haitian Education. https://cyfs.unl.edu/haiti/
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