James D. Thorson, 75, of Seneca, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Aperion Care Center in Marseilles.

Memorial visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 4 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.

He was born on June 2, 1944, in Ottawa, to Arnold and Elma (Danielson) Thorson.

He was employed by Caterpillar until his retirement. He was a volunteer fireman with the Seneca Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed going to stock car races, watching boats on the Illinois River, and spending time with his grandchildren.

James is survived by his daughter, Jayme Thorson of Utica; one son, Duanne (Maryjane) Thorson; eight grandchildren, Tristen and Syklar Wicks, Derick, Dillon, Nicole, Max, and Dustin Thorson, and Michael Brown; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Carol Thorson of Seneca and Alice Johnston of Ottawa; and one brother, Edward Thorson of Morris.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, John Phelps; and a brother, Robert Thorson.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com