James J. Monge Obituary (1936 - 2015)

James J. Monge, 78, of Bloomington, passed away at 10:22 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Proctor Hospital, Peoria.His memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal, with Monsignor Douglas Hennessy officiating. Interment will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at the church. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, is assisting the family with arrangements.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.He was born June 9, 1936 in Roanoke, a son of Joseph and Doris Small Monge Jr. He married Jill C. Ringel on August 13, 1960 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church and she survives in Bloomington.Also surviving are two daughters, Julie Lohr of Bloomington and Jami Monge of Naperville; three grandchildren, Brie, Ali and Christian Lohr; a sister, Judy (Bob) Brandenburg of Lakeville, MN; and a niece, Lisa (Chad) Hess of St. Louis Park, MN.He was preceded in death by his parents.Jim earned his Bachelor of Science in Education at Eastern Illinois University. He was an educator and basketball coach for 44 years, having taught at Streator Woodland, Lawrenceville, IVC and retired from Jerseyville. Jim was inducted into the IHSA Hall of Fame and was an avid golfer and sports fan.