James "Jim" Edward Bartley

East Peoria – James “Jim” Edward Bartley, 84, of East Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. He was born on November 7, 1937 in Forrest, IL, a son of Theodore Lee and Nellie (Christoff) Bartley.

He married Grayce Redshaw on April 26, 1957 in East Peoria. She preceded him in death on October 14, 2021 in East Peoria. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one infant son, James Edward Bartley and three brothers, Richard (Betty) Bartley, Donald (Sandy) Bartley and Keith Bartley.

Jim is survived by his four children, Dorene M. (John) Gysin of Peoria, James E. "Jeb" (Deb) Bartley, Jr. of Fort Wayne, IN, Trayce N. (Angela) Bartley of Groveland, and Stacey M. Cooling of East Peoria; and 11 grandchildren, Jessica (Dylan) Polk, Jonathan Gysin, Courtney (Nick) Hogan, Bryce Bartley, Rebecca Bartley, Cody Bartley, Ryan Bartley, Kyle Cooling, Kelsey Cooling, Isabelle Cooling, and Isaac Cooling; five great-grandchildren, Jade Hogan, Jax Hogan, Connor Polk, Liam Polk, Theo Bartley; one sister-in-law, Patsy Bartley; and one brother-in-law, Bob Westbrook.

Jim retired from CILCO after 42 years, where he was a crew leader. He was an United States Army Veteran. Jim was a fix it all tradesman and he enjoyed fishing, skiing, camping, boating, swimming, traveling and singing. He was a devoted husband and loving family man and was his happiest when he was around his family. He was a devout Christian and enjoyed sharing the gospel with others. Jim attended Grace Church in Morton.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Rev. Gary Roseboom and Rev. Tim Bertsche will officiate. His visitation will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am also on Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Oak Grove Evangelical Bible Church Cemetery in East Peoria. Memorials may be made to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics at donate.givetoiowa.org or the Peoria Veterans Commission.