Maggie for rides everyday. Preceding Jim in death were his parents, John and Essie Blane; a brother, John Jr; and sister, Sheryl Maher. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Susan, sons Nathan Blane, Hopkins, Mo., and Bennett (Nicki) Blane, Shenandoah. Grandchildren, Lily, Michael, and Addison Blane. Brothers-in-law Steve Maher and his children Chris (Vicki) Maher, Kerri (Craig) Younggren, and Matt Maher; Denny Gray and his children Jeff and Scott Gray; and sister-in-law Sandi Cox. Jim is also survived by other relatives, friends, and his annual deer hunting group who will miss him dearly, as well as his faithful dog Maggie who will miss her daily rides. Celebration of life funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, December 11, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Memorials are being established. Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.