James Arnold Breneman, age 81, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born to Helen (Ratz) and Harold Breneman on February 14, 1943 in Wisconsin. James worked for many years as a driver for a beverage dispensary company. James enjoyed watching sports, especially his favorite teams, the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers.
He is survived by his children, Nathan (Dawn) Breneman, Amanda (John) Gurr, and Peter Breneman; grandchildren, Aaron Breneman, Jessica Breneman, Adam Breneman, and Eric Breneman; great-granddaughter, Izabella Breneman; and sister, Joyce Turecke.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Harold Breneman; and siblings, Harold Breneman Jr, Jess Breneman, and Janice Breneman.