James 'Jim' Kaeding

James Jim William Kaeding, 53, of Danville, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville. Jim was born on June 5, 1953 in Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, the son of Edward Kaeding and Joan Tanner. He is survived by his father- Edward (Carole) Kaeding of Mohawk, Michigan; mother- Joan (James) Beach of Danville, Illinois; two daughters- Valerie Kaeding of Peoria, Illinois and Rebecca Kaeding of Chillicotte, Illinois; one brother- David Kaeding of Peoria, Illinois; two sisters- Barbara (Robert) Vasseur of Sterling Heights, Michigan and Caroline (Michael) Fraim of Corrales, New Mexico; one granddaughter- Lillian Betteridge of Chillicotte, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews. Jim attended Bloomington High School. He enjoyed playing guitar, singing, fishing, and being around his family and friends. A Celebration of the Life of James Jim William Kaeding will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, with Rev. Dave Rumley officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 " 1:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Danville National Cemetery. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at: www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.