Canton– James E. Theyse, 94, of Canton, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Heartland Health Care in Canton.
He was born on March 6, 1922 in Mulberry Ks, to August and Martha (Reed) Theyse. They preceded him in death.
He married JoAnne Kepley on September 28, 1948, in Newbedford, IL. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2015.
Also surviving is his daughter, Teryl (Randy) Stell of Canton, one brother Bill Theyse of Dunfermline, five grandchildren, Jason (Laura) Stell of St. Louis, MO, Mark (Charity) Theyse of Mapleton, Larry Ostertag of St. James MO, Laura Theyse of St. David, Launa Theyse of Bryant, seven great grandchildren and his daughter-in-law, Patricia Theyse of Bryant.
His son James “Jamie” Theyse also preceded him in death.
James was a member of the US Coast Guard from 1942-1946 and served aboard the Destroyer Escort Marchand in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
He worked for Little Sister Mine, Truax Mine and later retired from Consol Coal Co.in 1982. He was a member of the South Park United Methodist Church. In 1947 he joined the Masonic Lodge, the Peoria Consistory and rose to the level of 32 degree.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. There will be no visitation. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
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Memorials may be made to the St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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