James Kerwin

James R. Kerwin, age 73 of Carlyle, passed away at Odin Healthcare Center on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Mr. Kerwin was born in Breese on August 11, 1944, a son of the late Edgar R. and Effie G. (Hooten) Kerwin. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carlyle and was a veteran of the United State Air Force, Army, and the National Guard. Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Mr. Kerwin is survived by his children - Steve Kerwin and wife Shelly of Carlyle, Laura Worker and husband Joe of O'Fallon, Illinois, Patrick Kerwin and significant other Jen Tracy of Oakville, Missouri, and Brian Kerwin of Carlyle; 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; 2 brothers - Bob Kerwin and Gregory Kerwin; and a sister-in-law - Sue Kerwin.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his siblings - Bill Kerwin, Linda Kantner and husband Vince, Mary Lee, and Dorothy Jean Crawshaw.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Zieren Funeral Home in Carlyle. Interment with military honors will follow at Posey Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Zieren Funeral Home on Friday, April 6 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Kerwin are suggested to his family and will be received at Zieren Funeral Home. Previous EventsVisitation
Friday, April 6, 2018
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Visitation
Saturday, April 7, 2018
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Funeral Service
Saturday, April 7, 2018
11:00 AM Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Graveside services with military honors will follow at Posey Cemetery. Memorial Contribution His family