James D. Bonham, 94, of Watseka passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Iroquois Resident Home in Watseka.

James was born on November 1, 1928 in Franklin, TN, the son of Monroe and Maggie (Holemau) Bonham and they preceded him in death. He married Betty J. Hines on October 31, 1982 in Milford and she preceded him in death on October 25, 2007. He was also preceded in death by one step-son, Bill.

He is survived by one son, Jerry Bonham; one step-daughter, Connie (Phil) Van Hoveln; two step-sons, Charles Irwin and Roy Irwin; and one step-daughter-in-law, Denise Hanes; eight grandchildren, Joe, Jessica, Patrick, Calvin, Nick, Michele, Abbie, and Shannon; and numerous great-grandchildren.

James served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed gardening and listening to bluegrass music.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland with graveside military rites by Watseka American Legion Post #23 and Iroquois County VFW Post #7450.

Memorials may be made to donor’s choice.