James M "Gibby" Maxwell

Forreston, IL, James M. "Gibby" Maxwell, age 87, died August 15, 2014, in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Jim was born August 1, 1927 in Solgohachia, AR, the son of James V. & Eva (Chism) Maxwell. Jim married Bernice Bull on April 9, 1949 in Arkansas and later married Mary Jean Wearmothe on April17, 1997 in Mountain View, Arkansas. Jim worked for Rockford Black Top for 32 years retiring in 2001. He was a member of Mt. Morris Moose Lodge #1551 and Local 325. Jim is survived by his wife: Mary Jean Maxwell, Forreston, IL; Children: Kenny Maxwell, German Valley, IL, Randy (Suzie) Maxwell, Houston, TX, Barry Maxwell, Rockford, IL, Janet (Brian) Cunningham, Leaf River, IL, Dan (Barb) Cederholm Sr., Forreston, IL, David Cederholm, Freeport, IL, Kris (Dean) Hemmersbach, Valparaiso, IN. Grandchildren: Mark (Heather) Maxwell, Adam (Sherrie) Maxwell, Amanda Maxwell, Seth Maxwell, Lee, Travis and Jacob Cunningham, Leah (John) Pagone, Brandon (Natalie) Cederholm, Dan Cederholm Jr., Chris (Chelsey) Cederholm, Amanda (Justin) Johnson, Marty Hemmersbach, and Sarah Hemmersbach. 16 Great Grandchildren. Sister: Ida Mae Foshee, Solgohachia, AR. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, 2 Brothers and 6 Sisters. Memorial service will be Friday August 22, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL with Rev. Scott Ralston officiating. A private burial will be in North Grove Evangelical Cemetery, Leaf River, IL. Visitation will be Friday August 22, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. until service time in Finch Funeral Home. Memorials to be determined.