Mr. Hillesheim worked as a bricklayer for Union Local #8 before his retirement. He was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. James was a United States Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith, nee Gilbert, Hillesheim; his parents, Frank and Catherine, nee Reiniger, Hillesheim; three brothers, Maurice Hillesheim, Donald Hillesheim, and David (Wanda) Hillesheim; a grandson, Anthony Hillesheim; and a son-in-law, Martin Manion.
He is survived by a son, Charles (Joannie) Hillesheim;
a daughter, Julie Manion;
four grandchildren, Hillary, Holly, Cutler, and Jodi;
a granddaughter-in-law, Kim Hillesheim;
14 great-grandchildren;
a sister-in-law, Melba Hillesheim;
a brother-in-law, Gary Gilbert;
nieces and nephews;
and his close friends, the Hoepker Family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Washington County Senior Services. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2024, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Deacon Corby Valentine officiating.
Burial with military honors will be at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL.