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James (Jim) Herschel Oliver

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[June 23, 2023]  LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ — James (Jim) Herschel Oliver, 71, of Lake Havasu City, AZ, formerly of Lincoln and Peoria, passed away May 24, 2023.

Service: A Celebration of Life is planned for July 29 at 11 a.m. at Open Arms Christian Fellowship in Lincoln

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James (Jim) Herschel Oliver, 71, of Lake Havasu City, AZ, formerly of Lincoln and Peoria, passed away May 24, 2023.

A Celebration of Life is planned for July 29 at 11 a.m. at Open Arms Christian Fellowship, 1321 Route10 in Lincoln. Cremation rites were accorded by Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.

He was born in Decatur on March 3, 1952, to Herschel and Margaret Oliver, who both preceded him in death.

He married Linda S. Turner in 1971. She survives. He is also survived by his children Jason (Jennifer Glenn) Oliver of Tulsa, OK, Jennifer (Loyd) Kirby of Lincoln, Joelle (Matt) Dickinson of Lake Havasu City, Joshua Oliver of Bloomington, and Jonathon Oliver of Lake Havasu City; granddaughter Aubrey Dickinson; and brother Timothy (Sandra) Oliver of Peoria. Also surviving are nieces Lindsey (Jeff) Armes and Erin (Aaron) Humphreys; and brother-in-law Michael (Lupe) Turner.

He graduated from Peoria High School in 1970, Illinois State Police Academy, and Illinois Fire Service Institute. He retired from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal working as an Arson Investigator and was a member of IAAI, CIFIA, and AFL-CIO. His Christian faith was an essential part of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, & pets, watching Cubs games, and listening to music.

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