James J. Jerome's Obituary
James J. Jerome, 85 yrs., of Sunrise Beach, MO. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, the son of the late Maurice and Magdalena Josephina, nee Geppert, Jerome. James had served in the U.S. Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He had been active with the VFW Post 5923, Camdenton, MO, and the Zack Wheat American Legion Post 624, Sunrise Beach, MO. He had been a member of the Knights of Columbus Laurie Council 10381, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Sunrise Beach, MO. He was married to the late Peggy J., nee Buatte, Jerome. She passed away December 4, 1992.
VisitationThursday, January 5, 2017, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home218 So. Metter Ave., Columbia, IL
Funeral MassFriday, January 6, 2017, 10:00 am,Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 411 Palmer Road, Columbia, ILFr. Carl Scherrer, officiating
IntermentJefferson Barracks National CemeterySt. Louis, MO
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsAs an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: Songs For Soldiers c/o FNB of Waterloo, 1421 N. Main St., Columbia, IL 62236, or 3 Little Birds 4 Life, P.O. Box 187, Collinsville, IL 62234.
SurvivorsDaughter, Tonya (Craig) Steele of Columbia, IL Daughter, Kathleen (Mark) Allard of Raleigh, NC Son, Kevin (Melissa) Jerome of Columbia, IL Grandchildren, Kyle and Jill Steele, Bryan and Jared Allard, and Spencer and Sean Jerome Brother, Thomas (Roberta) Jerome of Waterloo, IL Sister, Geraldine Rainbolt of Fishers, INOther relatives and friends
Preceded In Death ByFather, Maurice Jerome Mother, Magdalena Josephina, nee Geppert, Jerome First wife, Peggy J., nee Buatte, Jerome Previous wife, Georgie Jerome Brother, Francis 'Bo' Jerome Sisters, Wanda Mae Cunningham, and Margaret 'Dee Dee' Sanders
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