December 2, 1946 - January 31, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of James C. Pohl, son of Arthur and Jean (Billard) Pohl, of Mendota, announce his death. Jim served his country during two tours with the United States Air Force in the Vietnam War, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. Upon his return he earned his degree in Accounting from Illinois State University and spent his career as a CPA.
Jim left this life on January 31, 2019 at the age of 72 years and is survived locally by his wife of 44 years, Kaye (O’Sadnick) of Mendota, two daughters, Sara (Steve) Vaught of Wayne, Illinois, and Kristine (Mike) Siwek of Orange County, California, and his grandchildren Keaton, Kylie, and Beckett Vaught, and Parker, Quinn, and Kellen Siwek, and his sister Nancy (Herschel) Jones of Peru.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Art and Jean, and his brother Tom as well as his beloved Stoli, the famous Shiba Inu pup of 10th Avenue, and his hopes for another Chicago Bears Super Bowl victory.
Visitation will be held at Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota on Sunday, February 3rd from 1-3pm with rosary to follow with Father Peter Pilon. Interment of cremated remains at Holy Cross Cemetery to follow at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Arrangements by Torman Funeral Home, Paw Paw, with assistance from Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kaye, and your family at this difficult time. We will always remember Jim and all the fun times in West Brooklyn.
Jim Pohl — the best of us…
Our deepest and sincere sympathies to Kaye, Sara and Kristine and their families. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
My deepest condolences to all the families
Jim was a true patriot. He served two tours in Vietnam which, later in life, caused much pain and suffering. It shortened his career, his quality of life, and eventually, his life. His was so proud of Sara and Kris, and adored and spoiled his those Grandkids! He realized how lucky he was to have chosen Kaye as his wife, and she rarely left his side these last few months. Jim, You will be missed , Somehow, now, I imagine seeing you feeding Stoli his favorite cheese as a reward- after he patrolled the yard for squirrels. Rest In Peace, free of pain at last.
Sorry to hear about Jim- ypu are in our thoughts and prayers-