James "Jim" Stasky Obituary (1950 - 2022)

James "Jim" Stasky, 71, of Pana passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born August 20, 1950 to the late James C. & Joan M. (Dinsmore) Stasky. Jim married Sandy K. Keeton on November 3, 1990 in Chicago. She preceded him in death on December 17, 2013. Jim worked in the claims department at Wal-Mart. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid woodworker. He was a musician and played the bass. Jim dabbled in remote controls, boats, planes & drones. He was a jokester and was a child at heart. Jim is survived by his children: Kim Stasky-Wilken, Paxton; Marcus (Stacy) Keeton, Pana; Jason Keeton-Stasky, Pana; grandchildren: Payton Taylor Keeton, Ryan Varak, Neil McClanahan, Nathan McClanahan, Laylah Keeton; 3 great grandchildren; and siblings: Karen Jackson, Shorewood & Steve (Lori) Stasky, Sandwich. A visitation for Jim will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home. Cremation rites will then be accorded. Memorials in Jim's honor may be made to the family and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.