Jim, age 71, of Farmington, Illinois, passed away at 9:08 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. Jim was born (as a twin) in Canton, Illinois on March 24th, 1949. Jim had a long work history in various trades and worked as an operating engineer for local 649 from 1990 to 2015, when he retired. Jim was a member of the Farmington Moose Lodge and a member and Past Master of the Farmington Masonic Lodge #192 AF&AM.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ruth & Laurance Ulm & his father-in-law, Steve Balagna.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years (together since 1992), Amy Kay Ulm, formerly Balagna. & Children: Guy (Melinda), Brock (Pey), Troy (Tina), Stacey (Darrin) Boland, Spencer (Rebekah), & Jake (Mindy) & Grandchildren: Alexis, Thai, Jazmyn, Izabelle, Jagger, Nova, & Ples & Brothers: Larry (Mary), Bob, Tim (Mickie) and Nieces & Nephews: Tracy, Jason, Jay, Kent, & Matt, Lisa, Tyler, & Tate & many great nieces & nephews.
Jim will be remembered as an incredible encourager and mentor to many. He was a kind and faithful husband, father, son, brother, uncle & friend. Jim had a zest for life that showed in most all he did. He loved to play spoons anytime a tune struck him right. He was a skilled welder and expert tinkerer. If he wasn’t working with his hands, he was almost certainly sleeping.
There will be a graveside service with masonic rites at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington, IL. Pastor Andy Sonneborn will officiate. A visitation will be held from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL.
Memorials can be made to The Farmington Masonic Lodge or Farmington Rescue 1100.
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