James F. Harlan, age 90 of Highland, IL, died Monday, December 22, 2014, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. He was born July 05, 1924, in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Allen and Lillian (nee Duncan) Harlan McGuire. On February 09, 1945, he married Eldonna G. Kendrick who passed away on January 29, 2005. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #877-Granite City; Fraternal Order of Eagles #1126-Granite City; Former member of VFW. Mr. Harlan was born in Pinckneyville, IL. After graduation, he joined the Navy. He served as a tail machine gunner in WWII and was awarded a purple heart after being shot down in the Phillipines. He was married to Eldonna for 60 years. He worked as a carpenter for over 40 years, retiring as a master carpenter from Granite City School District. Upon his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed life in the country in Steelville, MO. He enjoyed the outdoors and his numerous dogs. Survivors include : Son – James R. (Deanna) Harlan, Highland, IL Grandchild – Johnathon Etier, Weslaco, TX Grandchild – Joshua Etier, Weslaco, TX Grandchild – Kateri Purtle, Highland, IL Grandchild – Austin Harlan, Highland, IL Great Grandchild – Kennedy Purtle, Highland, IL Great Grandchild – Donovan Purtle, Highland, IL Son In-law – John Etier, Weslaco, TX Son – James R. Harlan, Highland, IL He was preceded in death by : Father – Allen Harlan Mother – Lillian Harlan Mcguire, nee Duncan Wife – Eldonna G. Harlan, nee Kendrick died Jan 29, 2005 Daughter – Gina S. Etier died July 26, 2008 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Graveside funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Steelville, MO. Interment will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Animal Shelter or Hospice of Southern IL.
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