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Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Hoosier Prairie Cemetery
James E. Rinehart, age 60, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Monday morning, May 9, 2016, at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
James was born in Flora on March 6, 1956, the son of Norman G. and Wanda (Cottengaim) Rinehart. He married Brenda Sehie on January 10, 1981, at the Lutheran Church in Flora. James was employed by Veolia North America as Division Safety Manager for over 30 years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, woodworking, painting, and working in his shop. He attended the Flora Church of the Nazarene.
James is survived by his wife: Brenda Rinehart of Flora; son: Cortez Rohr of Carbondale; 3 daughters: Lacey Rinehart (Marty Shu) of Catonsville, MD, Dena Rinehart of Urbana, and Katie Rinehart (Jake Heminover) of Salem; 4 grandchildren: Marcus James, Gwyneth, Samantha, and Harper; and 2 brothers: Mike (Sharon) Rinehart of Flora and Eric (Penny) Rinehart of Springfield. Also surviving are a number of in-laws, aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father: Norman Rinehart and wives Helen Duke Rinehart and Leona Taylor Rinehart; his mother: Wanda Schnautz and husband Sherman; and one brother: Norlan Rinehart.
A funeral service for James Rinehart will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Pastor Phil Alvord officiating. Interment will follow in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to Flora Church of the Nazarene and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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James, loved you so much, you were always in my thoughts and prayers and will miss you Love Aunt Rosalie
So sorry to hear of James passing. I've known him for 10 yrs now thru my job. He was as very good man. I will miss him at the weekly safety meeting.. James... I'll save ya a peanut butter Cooke 👍
Brenda, Praying that you and your family find the kindness and comfort that you have so often offered to others. Jesus is already in all of your tomorrows.
Brenda, I was so shocked when I heard about James that I am at a loss for words. My deepest sympathies to you and your children and grandchildren, and to all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Comforting hugs and much love to you.
Brenda, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
I love you guys like my own family, a little piece of me is now gone...I pray that God will give you strength in the next few weeks. Lots of prayers coming your way, I'm going to miss seeing James and him giving me "crap" like he always did..such a jokester :) Hugs, Love and Prayers to all of you!!
Saddened to hear the news. God has his own timing but He assures believers that we will see our loved ones in Heaven. Asking Him for strength to carry your family through this. God bless you.
Brenda, Sorry for loss, our prayers are with you and the family.
Brenda, My heart breaks for you and your family. Our sincere sympathies, hugs and prayers during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear about James. He was always such a nice guy. He will be missed.
Brenda, so sorry to hear about Jim. Will be home some, will getting together then.
So saddened to hear of James passing. I will miss his teasing me and his quiet smile. He was a good friend and will be greatly missed.
Brenda and family, We are so very saddened to hear of James passing. You and all your family are in our prayers, may the good Lord sustain you through this difficult time. There are never words that can express the sympathy we feel for you and your loved ones. Praying for God's comfort in this very difficult time.
We worked with James for many many years. Sorry to hear of his passing. He and his family are in our prayers.
Brenda, I was so sorry to hear of James's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
For the last 10 plus years I have worked with James. He was a very senitive person and he was always concerned with others feelings. Every day he would say good morning Debra Gail, and I would say good morning James Bo Deain. I will always remember all the support he gave me during my job as VPP Coordinator He will be sadly missed. May God’s Grace give you strength during this difficult time. We pray that your heart and soul will find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
I had the privilege of knowing and working with James. You Family are in my prayers.
Brenda, I am very sorry for you loss. James was a good friend and always ready to help. I will miss him very much.
Brenda we are so sorry for your loss. We are here for you if you need anything.
Brenda and family you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God will bless you and guide you all threw this hard time. Love you all.
So sorry for your lose. Such a thoughtful man good friend and neighbor
Sorry for the loss of a great family man.
We are so sorry to hear of James passing. Prayers of comfort to all.
James, You were highly thought of by all, that knew you. My deepest condolences to your entire family. You are already missed and will be remembered forever by your other family here at Veolia.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls during this difficult time.
Brenda and family, May God comfort you at this time and give you strength. James, Rest in God's Peace.
I'm very sorry to hear of James' passing. He was such a great classmate and was liked by all. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Prayers to you all Brenda and family
So sorry for your loss - in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers go out to you Brenda & your family.
Tears,Condolences and Prayers for you and yours.
I'm so very sad to hear of the passing of James. We had good times in high school. I'll be praying for the entire family as you go through this season.
Brenda, words can not express how sorry I am. May you find peace! Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
So very sorry, my condolences to you and your family, and you have my prayers for your comfort during the following days; it isn't easy, but knowing God is with us makes it all a lot easier. You will never be alone, and you will be provided with physical and mental strength that you could not imagine existed.
Just wanted your family to know we are thinking of you during this difficult time. James is another classmate gone too soon. Prayers are being offered for comfort and peace for you all.
We all will miss James so much. With sympathy to you all.
Brenda, I am so very sorry for your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Hugs and prayers for you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
James, it was always interesting to talk with you. I will miss that. This is not good bye just " see you later ".
My thoughts and prayers are with loved ones.
God's mercy and grace with you all. May his soul rest in peace.
Brenda I am sorry for your loss. James was a funny and wonderful person. He could always make you laugh even when you didn't wont to.
James will truly be missed. I really enjoyed chatting with him at work from time to time. He always made comments about his aged mind. But I will always remember him and I wish the family all the best. Stay strong for you all are not alone. God bless.
Brenda my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss,
We are deeply saddened by James passing.
Brenda & Family, I am so sorry to hear of this. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Sending big hugs your way....If you need anything, please let us know.
Brenda - so very sad to hear of James passing. Please know you and the whole family are in our heart & prayers.
So Sorry for your loss, James was always a good friend and will miss him. God be with you at this time. Are prayer are with you.
Such a wonderful man. Words fail me. But I know God loves you and I do too.
James, I cannot believe you are gone! Love you so much and will always miss you! Love, hugs and prayers for Brenda and the kids. Love you all, Aunt Mary
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Brenda, and your family. We loved James and thought the world of him and your family. If there is anything we can do don't hesitate.
Brenda, I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
I have known James for close to ten years now He was a great person and an awesome friend to have. He would always come out in the shop every so often and we would talk about different things from work to the weather and politics. I will miss him and our conversations very much. Praying for your family in this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you, even over the miles. We will miss James, and his outlook on life, the talks we had over the years. So sorry he has gone so soon. All our love to Brenda and family.
Brenda & Family, So sorry for the loss. He was a great man and was very shocked to hear the news. Sending you and the family thoughts and prayers throughout each day!
rest in peace our good friend james . we love you guys. Bruce & Robbin
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. So sorry for your loss.
Brenda Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Way to young. Take care of yourself.
Sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to the family and friends during this difficult time. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Brenda, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that God wraps His loving arms around each of you, that He brings comfort to your hearts.
Brenda and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for strength.
I was saddened by the sudden passing of James. I always enjoyed waiting on him when he came thru DQ drive thru. Prayers and hugs to you and your family. Love you.
Prayers to the family.
Thinking of you at this most difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Brenda, God will see you thru this & he will take good care of James. Love You.
Brenda and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I may not have been real close to James, but what I do know of him and from the times I had the privilege of him picking on me(which I enjoyed) I know he was a great person! He reminded me of a gentle giant and will be greatly missed.
What a shock. We shared lots of laughs and pleasant exchanges for many years. Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Rest in peace James.
He was a very good man. I enjoyed working with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
brenda &family so sorry for your loss we were shocked to hear of his sudden passing i have known james for over 20 yrs and worked wit him for 19 he was a kind and caring man he touched many peoples lives weather thru work or otherwise we will be missed by all
Brenda sending love, hugs and prayers to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Dena and family, I'm so sorry for your loss
I'm so sorry to hear about James. I have known him for a long time. He will be sadly missed for ever. But will forever be in our hearts and thoughts every day. James, I'm going to miss that big smile you always had on no matter what kind of a day it was. God Speed my friend.
Our deepest sympathy to Brenda and each of the family members. May you find strength in your memories.
I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Just want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Brenda and family, we are very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers during this time.
Brenda my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.
We were saddened to hear of James passing. He was a good man, top shelf. It was always good to see him in the safety meetings we attended. James always had a kind word to say and a smile on his face and will be missed by all who knew him. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. James has a special place in my heart and I know that Aunt Ila thought a lot of him too. Please know that a cousin far away is sending a hug and wishes for comfort. Love, Barbara
Brenda I was so shocked to read of James's passing. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers, thoughts and more prayers for Comfort and Grace. We love you.
So sorry to hear of this. Sympathy and prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss... My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time...
I am very sorry to hear of James passing,. I have many good memories when we used to water blast together, My prayers go out to the family and friends...
My Heart goes out to You and Your Family .... Prayers for All ..
We are very sorry for your loss.Your family is in our thoughts and our prayers.
Brenda, . . . so very sorry for the passing of your beloved James. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. James was a wonderful cousin and will be missed.
Brenda, we are so sorry to hear of James passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brenda, I know that there are no adequate words to ease the pain that you and your family must be experiencing with the unexpected loss of your loved one. I just hope that your many memories will help carry you through this difficult time and give you comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Brandi
I am so sad to hear of the loss of James. I worked with him while at Veolia. James was a very kind man, funny and geuine. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends who had the opprotunity to know such a wonderful man.
Brenda Hugs and prayers for you and your family. Take care of each other.
Brenda, so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of peace & comfort for you and your family.
How the years have past and how I remember as a child spending time with James as well as with his brothers. Seeing him at the reunions brought back memories as well. James will be watching over his family from the heavens and may God bless his family until they are able to join him. Love Jeff Scammahorn
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Brenda, so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I went to the Nazerene Church and met all the Rinehart family and Dena and Katie Rinehart are my best friends your father will be greatly missed by me and everyone else my heart breaks for all of you.
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember James. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, my most heartfelt condolences.
My thoughts are with you all.
I am so sorry for your loss of such a great man in your lives. I'm sorry I will not be able to attend services, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Michelle Stilt
Brenda, Keeping you and all your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda and family, we are so sorry for your loss. He was a super person and GOD has gained another Angel. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss, Prayers...
Keeping you prayerfully in our thoughts.
Brenda, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers all week. Your kindness to my Dad before we lost him will never be forgotten. I know that our Lord will be with you during this time for all the love and kindness you have shown others. God be with you and you family.
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Brenda and Family-- May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this time. Unexpected always makes it more difficult to bear. Our prayers go out for you.
I am so very sorry for your loss. James will be missed by many, but nothing like all of you will miss him. I am here if you have a need. You are and have been in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all Belinda and Wes
Can't tell you how saddened we were about James passing!! Brother Bob and I always felt he was by far of the nicest guys! Heart felt for all of you and pray for peace for all!!
James was a good friend through grade school and beyond. We had lost touch years ago and being the same age I am shocked and saddened by his passing. May God rest his soul.
He was a good guy, cared very deeply for Nolen and his Mother I remember. I saw him a few years ago and it was great to catch up. God Bless his family.
Sorry to hear about James you and your family are in my prayers.
Thoughts and Prayers!
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