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| James E. Hofer | |
| March 28, 1935 - November 06, 2010 | |
| Reynolds, Illinois | |
| James E. Hofer, 75 of Reynolds, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Oakwood Medical Center, Dearborn, Michigan. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life supper will be held from 5 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 at the Reynolds American Legion Hall. Family and friends are invited to share food, refreshments, stories commemorating the lives of Jim and Barbara Jan, his wife, who passed away October 4th, 2009. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Andalusia Volunteer Ambulance Service or to the Jim Hofer Memorial Fund to aid in the restoration of Edgington Township pioneer cemeteries. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Reynolds is assisting the family. James E. Hofer was born on March 28, 1935, the son of Edward and Mary Haas Hofer. Jim spent the entirety of his seventy-five years on his family farm just west of Reynolds. He served his country in Germany in the U.S. Army and returned home to farm after the death of his father in 1955. He married Barbara Jan Huggins of Sherrard on September 19, 1959. The couple adopted two girls, Jennifer, then Lucinda, and gave them a wonderful home and a lifetime of great memories. Jim traveled many places throughout the world but never found a place that was better than home. He had many friends of all ages and never went anywhere that he didn’t find someone he knew. Jim will be missed but surely never forgotten. Survivors include daughters, Jennifer Hofer, Dearborn, MI, and Lucy White and her husband, Alan, Reynolds; grandsons, Naim Barakat, Dearborn, MI, and Henry and Shepard White, both of Reynolds; and his sister, Virginia Cooper, Aledo. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Barbara Jan. | |
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My deepest sympathy to the family. Please know that others care. I am so sorry.
-- Joyce Frye-Sandbulte
We are so sorry for the family! I know you two girls brought much happiness and joy to your parents! Your Dad was a great neighbor to my family!
-- Steve and Jan Dixon
I work at Blick & Blick, spoke with Jim often over the years,I will miss his visits, so sorry for your family.
-- Tracy Irwin
Jenny and Lucy,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad so soon after your mother's death. Please know that you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you both,
Kathy
-- Kathy Gauley McKelvey
We are sorry to hear about Jim's passing. May the memories of your times together help ease your loss. Elmo and Ella Marie Diehl
-- Elmo and Ella Marie Diehl
I am sorry for your loss. Your family was a big part of my life.
-- Kris McNeal Richardson
Jenny & Lucy, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. We too, lost both our parents in a short time and it is tough. Our parents were good friends for many years. Now they are all together again. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times as it helps to get through those tough days. Sincerely,
-- Rita Mueller Schultz
I am really sorry for the loss of Mr. Hofer. I didn't personally know him, but I know his daughter Jennifer Hofer, as she is a wonderful person. I am quite sure that he was even more amazing because he is the one who raised this wonderful woman. May his soul rest in peace.
-- Faten El-Achi
Jim was the older kid at Prairie Union school at the west end of the"East Road". I remember him clewing me in on the other kids at school.
When we moved back to the farm in '79 he was the first to stop by and say Hey.He was not bashful ,he was Jimmy Hofer to me.
-- Jay and Mary Ellen Fitzpatrick
Thank you for being such a doting father to our most valued Jennifer. Coming out to Dearborn meant so much to her and comforted all who love Jennifer that you spent precious days with her and Naim. May you rest in peace James.
-- Ahlam Moughannia
Sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.
-- Margo, Ryan, and Carl Blaser
