James Theine

WASHINGTON - James Robert Theine of Washington Illinois, age 63, born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on November 28, 1956. He was the son of Robert A Theine, and Veronica (Theine) Schmitt, died on Wednesday August 5, 2020.

Jim had been fighting ocular melanoma since 2012.  Preceding him in death were his father Robert and brother Charles Theine.  He is survived by mother, Veronica Schmitt, sister Jeanmarie Theine of Pahoa Hawaii, brothers Bruce of Corvalis OR. and Doug (Sukyi) of Haymarket Virginia and stepfather James L. Schmitt of Peoria IL.  Jim graduated from WCHS and attended Bradley University on a golf scholarship.

An avid gardener, he was known for his delicious tomatoes and homemade salsa.  Having worked for the Peoria Journal Star, he later became self-employed as a dealer of fine china, crystal, and flatware.

He died peacefully with his mother, his brother Doug and his best friends, Gary and Mel Church, at his side and will be sorely missed by friends, relatives, and neighbors.  Rather than sending flowers, donations can be made in Jim's memory to support youth golf and community gardens.

Cremation will be accorded as Jim wished.  A celebration of life was held  7:30 Sunday evening August 9, 2020 at Hillcrest Golf Course with a group of friends.   Jim liked to say, "It is what it is, and onward we go!"