James J Berryman

September 3, 1934 - August 2, 2021

James J. Berryman 86 years old of Lake Villa, passed away on Monday August 2, 2021. He was born on the family farm in Warren, IL on September 3, 1934 to the late W. Franklin and Elizabeth Berryman. After his time in the service, he married Elaine and moved to the Lake Villa area to raise their family. He is an early member of Prince of Peace Church, a diehard Cubs fan, enjoyed hunting, the outdoors and traveling. Jim enjoyed playing cribbage with his friends and bragged about his grandchildren any chance he could. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers William and Charles Berryman and his sister Barbara (Randy) Sturm. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Elaine nee Gustafson; children James Berryman Jr., Cynthia (Martin) Pinsky, Sandra (Robert) Heath, William Berryman and Robert Berryman; grandchildren Sarah, Joseph, Amy, Samuel, Bradley, Jennifer and Nolan; and a great grandfather of 5. Jim is also survived by his siblings Rebecca (the late Richard) Evers, Mary (Lawrence) Macheroux and Thomas (Theresa) Berryman. He is an uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Donations in Jim’s memory would be appreciated to the Lake Villa Fire or Police Department Funeral services were held privately.