James Lauritsen Obituary (1940

James Lauritsen 82 of Dwight, IL died Friday September 16, 2022 at his residence. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family graveside will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials in Jim's name may be made to VITAS Hospice or a charity of the donors choice. Hager Memorial Home, Dwight is handling the arrangements. Jim was born on September 2, 1940 in Streator, IL a son of Lavern and Marjorie (Perschnik) Lauritsen. He married Sandra Sega on May 31, 1986 in Dwight, IL. She survives in Dwight; also surviving are six children: Rebecca (Thad) Siwicki of Pontiac, IL, Jeff Janicke of Dwight, IL, Dan Lauritsen of Virginia Beach, VA, Jennifer Janicke of South Wilmington, IL, Michael "Mick" (Amanda) Lauritsen of Pontiac, IL and Jessica (Angie) Janicke of Bloominton, IL; 18 grandchildren: Mary Lauren, Hailey, Chase, Stephen, Lauren, Rachel, Ryan, Megan, Abby, Drew, Kate, Jacob, Grace, Bailey, Chance, Amber, Aurora and Stella; 4 great-grandchildren: Beau James, Barrett, Noah and Justyce; one brother: Gerald Lauritsen of IN and one sister: Bev (Hal) Lund of Dwight, IL. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and one brother: Kenneth Lauritsen. Jim farmed and then was employed at Dwight Grade and High Schools. He was a member of the Danish Brotherhood of America. Jim served our country in the US Air Force from 1960-1964.