James V. DiVall

James V. Jim DiVall, age 67, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, July 06, 2010, at his home. He was born on December 24, 1942, in Lancaster, the son of John B. and Bernadean J. (Johnson) DiVall. Jim graduated from Lancaster High School. He then attended UW-Platteville and graduated with a degree in  Agriculture Education. On July 31, 1964, Jim was united in marriage to Janelle K. Duffield in Galena, IL. Together they farmed in North Lancaster Township. Jim enjoyed reading and his dogs. He was a very friendly and generous man to all who knew him.

Survivors include his children: Jackie DiVall, Lancaster; Justin (Rita) DiVall, Boston, MA; Joyelle (Walid) DiVall-Rayan, Madison; nine grandchildren: Morhgin, Jackson, Madilyne, Jacob, Sasha, Sophia, Isabelle, Mattias, and Max; his mother, Bernadean DiVall, Lancaster; his brother, Gary (Sunny Adair) DiVall, Lancaster; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, John, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Janelle and a son, Jeffrey.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Congregational Church with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends called on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster and from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Thursday at the church.