James H. Kegg Jr.

James H. Kegg Jr. 81, of Bourbonnais, passed to his heavenly home August 17th, 2024 at Riverside Medical Center. He was born the eldest son of James H. Kegg and Delphine Fucciolo in 1943, in Chicago Il. He graduated from St. Mel’s High School and enlisted in The United States Marine Corps where he served from 1964-1967. Jim attained the rank of Sergeant E-5 and served in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged and enrolled at Southern Illinois University Carbondale under the GI Bill. In 1968 he met and married the love of his life Sandra Kent in Kankakee at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Jim graduated from SIU with a degree in communications and moved back to Kankakee as Program Director for the Kankakee Cable Company. There he produced, directed, and edited local programming including “Boating, Safety and You” for the Illinois Department of Conservation which was widely used in Illinois the summer of 1972. Jim had several other sales and marketing positions but his favorite was as General Manager of Pacesetter Truck Caps and Accessories in Bradley until his retirement. Jim had varied interests and hobbies, including photography, 3D printing and martial arts and Jim earned his black belt in Tang Soo Do in 1991 at the age of 48. Jim was devoted to his family as a loving dad and Papa to his 5 grandchildren. He loved Disney trips, his family, friends, and cat Emme. Jim touched so many lives and was loved and respected by many. He loved dad jokes, sitting on his deck, and was a proud dad, Papa and United States Marine. Jim was preceded in death by his parents James and Delphine and a sweet sister-in-law Mary. Jim is survived by his beloved wife and soulmate Sandra, sons Darryl (April) and Jason (Victoria) Kegg, grandchildren Hannah, Noah (Kristin), Owen, Josie, and James, along with a brother Daniel (Barbara) Kegg and nieces Liz (Fred) Fischer and Courtney Kegg, a brother and sister-in-law Gael and Liana Kent as well as a sister and brother-in-law Kathy (Mike) Hebert, and a niece and nephew, as well as great nieces and nephews. Jim is a member of St. George Church, has been cremated per his wishes and will be interred at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield Illinois. Per the wishes of the family, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Lung Association or the Parkinson’s Foundation. Memorial visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024 at St. George Catholic Church. Inurnment will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.

James H. Kegg Jr.

January 4, 1943 - August 17, 2024