James "Jim" Kemp, 94, of Anamosa, formerly of Marion and The Villages, FL, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Anamosa Care Center.

In honoring Jim's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Goettsch Funeral Home, Anamosa is helping the family. Please use the Guestbook and share your thoughts, memories, stories, and condolences with the Kemp family.

James Curtis Kemp was born October 17, 1927, in Grayslake, IL, the son of LaRoy and Elsie (Tonies) Kemp. He attended schools in Grayslake and was a member of the Grayslake High School class of 1947. He served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged from service in 1945. He married his high school sweetheart Sheana Martin on August 26, 1950, in Roundlake, IL.  Jim was a union carpenter and was a proud member of Carpenters Local 839 in Chicago, IL for 73 years.

He enjoyed golf, woodworking, watching the Green Bay Packers, traveling around the world with Sheana and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. His life was filled with hard work, a wonderful family, and many good friends. Jim was much loved and will be missed forever.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years Sheana, his daughters Kris (Mark) Doll and Sandra (Douglas) Wiegand, grandchildren Thomas Warner, Eric (Rachel) Ireland, and Sara Ireland, a great granddaughter Olivia Warner and a nephew James (Debie) Friis.

He was preceded in death by his siblings Mary and Kenneth.

Memorials may be directed to Grayslake Historical Society and Museum, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 (847-223-7663 / grayslakehistory.org)

The family would like to thank the entire staff of the Anamosa Care Center, who provided such wonderful care to Jim during his final days.