James Paul Miller

James P. Miller, 88, of St. Anne, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born in Kankakee on November 5, 1934, the son of William and Bonnie (Bott) Miller. He married Yvonne L Sirois on November 17, 1956, at the First Presbyterian Church of St. Anne. James worked as an auto parts salesman for many years. He was a member of the Aroma Park Lions Club where he was a hard-working member and held most offices at one time or another. James attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ, where he served various offices. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of St. Anne, where he held various offices for many years, and volunteered his time to maintain the church and rectory. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, shooting, working on his vegetable garden, but most of all he cherished the time he spent with his loving wife of 66 years and his family. James is survived by his loving wife, Yvonne L. Miller (Sirois); three sons, Michael Miller (Judy Sayler) and Mark Miller of St. Anne, Kenneth Miller (JoAnn Arseneau) of Papineau; three brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law, Harold Sirois, George and Myrtle (Myrt) Sirois, and Laverne Sirois all of St. Anne; many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews, that span across the entire country. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Bonnie Miller; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Robert and Rose Miller, Richard and Kathy Miller. Visitation will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in St. Anne on Friday, May 26, 2023, starting at 10am until the service at noon. Reverend Mike Seed will officiate. A burial will follow at St. Anne Township cemetery. Memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church in St. Anne. Jensen Funera Home, 3639 E. State Rt 17, Kankakee is handling the arrangements.