John 16:22. So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that Jim peacefully passed away today Monday March 1 with myself, Michael, Katie, Anthony, Steve, Gina, Rick and Merline by his side at the Richard Owens Hospice House in Peoria.  He was hospitalized in Peoria last Monday but then rapidly declined Sat.  We moved him to the Hospice House this afternoon where he passed a few hours later.  He is no longer suffering but is rejoicing with his parents and brother Bill in heaven.