James Edward Widner, 83, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home with his wife, Kathi at his side.   

He was born on Saturday, September 9, 1939, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Sybil (Crawford) Widner and the late Bud Widner.

AS PER JAMES' REQUEST, NO MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD.  

 

Biographical Information:

   James was retired from American Gunite.  He enjoyed fishing and loved attending all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren's baseball, soccer, wrestling, and basketball games.  James always had funny stories and loved playing jokes on his grandkids. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up on Lake Freeman, of Monticello, Indiana. Making Monticello, Indiana, his permanent residence in 1986.  James's life revolved around his grandkids (ranging from ages 40 to 8), he was always there for them!!

  

Survivors include:

 

Mother,

Sybil Widner of Rolling Meadows, Illinois;

 

Wife of 36 years, 

Kathi Widner of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Five (5) Children,

Pam Leonard of Monticello, Indiana, 

Kris (husband John) Woods of Cary, Illinois,

Ashley (husband Randy) Simons of Burnettsville, Indiana, 

Tim (wife Kelly) Widner of Star City, Indiana, and 

Luke Widner of Valparaiso, Indiana, and

former daughter-in-law, Sheri Widner of Valparaiso, Indiana;

 

One (1) Step - Daughter,

Amy Valadez Martin of Delphi, Indiana; 

 

Twenty - Two (22) Grandchildren,

Heidi,

Travis,

Nick (Sara),

Brianna,

Samantha (Joey),

Trevor,

Amanda,

Zach,

Demi,

Tyler,

Cody (Cassidy),

Kaden,

Ali,

Colby,

Liv,

Avi,

Jaxon,

Riley (Kyleigh), and

Megan;

 

Ten (10) Great Grandchildren,

Ari,

Emily,

Annie,

Colton,

Maddox,

Kalila,

Rylee,

Wrennyn,

Wrigley, and

Brynn; 

 

One (1) Sister,

Debbie (husband Clifford) Johns Stacy of Tulsa, Oklahoma

 

Preceded in Death: 

Father,

JL "Bud" Widner;

 

One (1) Sister,

Carol Rennhak. 

 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.