James E. "Jim" Lanahan, 58, of Troy, IL born May 14, 1962 in Highland, IL and passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Jim attended Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Maryville, IL.  He was very giving and charitable to causes dear to him.  He loved his family and especially enjoyed his grandson.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa K. (nee Decker) Lanahan.

Surviving are his children, Jesse Thomas Lanahan of Pontoon Beach, IL and Nicole Ann Lanahan of Troy, IL; grandson, Jayden S. Silsbee; father, Gerald "Jerry" Lanahan Sr. of Troy, IL; brothers, Gerald "Joe" (Susan) Lanahan Jr. of Osage Beach, MO, Kenneth (Debra) Lanahan of Champion Gate, FL; sisters, Cynthia Marie Lanahan of Collinsville, IL and Nancy (Bobby) Douglas of Troy, IL; nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Memorials may be made to Myotonic Dystrophy Research or The Autism Center, Fairview Heights, IL.  Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.Richesofh.com

COVID-19 restrictions will be followed, masks required, and social distancing.  Please be respectful of time and do not linger so others may pay their respects to the family.

Friends may call 6 to 8 pm on Monday, February 1, 2021 at RICHESON FUNERAL HOME, Troy, IL

Funeral mass will be held 10 am on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Mother of Perpetual Catholic Church, Maryville, IL, with Fr. Robert Johnson officiating.  Interment will be in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Glen Carbon, IL.

RICHESON FUNERAL HOME, Troy, IL