James Dantzler

James Allen Dantzler

Age 3 of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away suddenly Friday December 11, 2009 at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Survivors include his parents Jessica Merryman and Allen Dantzler; maternal grandparents: Janet "Nana" Merryman and Michael "Papa" Richardson of Braidwood and maternal great grandparents Tom and Mary Winchell of Ava, MO.

He was preceded by his sister Kharma and maternal grandfather James Merryman.

A memorial gathering of friends and family will be Wednesday December 23, 2009 from 1PM until time of service 3PM at Reeves Funeral Home, 219 North Joliet Street (two blocks North of Illinois Route 53 / Baltimore Street) in Wilmington. Pastor Ron Taylor will officiate and a private interment will follow.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in James memory to a charity of the donor's choosing.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Reeves Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815/476-7621)