James E. Lower
February 23, 1950 - May 26, 2022
James E. Lower, age 72, of Bradley passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. He was born February 23, 1950 in Kankakee, the son of Robert E. and Viola (Zullo) Lower. James married Patsy Lezotte on October 2, 1976 in Kankakee. She preceded him in death on May 23, 2006. James was a retired employee of the Manteno Veterans’ Home. He was employed for 29 years at Gould National Battery, Kankakee. James graduated from Eastridge High School in Kankakee. He enjoyed watching old movies and target practice. James was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. James is survived by his son, Eric Lower of Chicago; three sisters, Judy Lower of St. Paul, MN, Jackie Lower of Huntley, Sue Vollink of Wheaton; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bob (Nancy) Lower of Cape Coral, FL, Dan (Barb) Lower of Corvalis, OR, and Dave Lower, Denver, CO. Preceding James in death is his wife, Patsy; his parents; and one sister, Patti West. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Schreffler Funeral Homes, Kankakee. Reverend Scott Henley will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens, Aroma Township, IL. Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church. Please sign his guestbook at www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com
James E. Lower, age 72, of Bradley passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. He was born February 23, 1950 in Kankakee, the son of Robert E. and Viola (Zullo) Lower. James married Patsy Lezotte on October... View Obituary & Service Information