James C. Torrens, 85, of Lenzburg, IL, born February 1, 1938 in Sparta, IL, passed away on Saturday July 1, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO . Jim was a long-time farmer and coal miner. He was a United States Army veteran and member of the VFW.

He was preceded in death by his parents – Curtis and Hazel (McDaniel) Torrens and his beloved wife – the former Lela M. Falkenhein, whom he married on October 14, 1961 in Belleville, IL and who preceded him on January 20, 2021.

Jim is survived by his daughter – Tammy (Vince) Kiefer, Jr, grandchildren – Vincent (Ciara) Kiefer III, James Kiefer, Leah Kiefer, and great grandson – Vander Kiefer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the American Cancer Society.

Visitation: Visiting hours are from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Thursday July 6, 2023 at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL

Funeral: Services will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday July 6, 2023 at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL with Rev. Dr. Robert Koch officiating.  Entombment will follow at Valhalla Gardens Mausoleum in Belleville, IL.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.

1. NEIL ARMENTROUT says:

   07/11/2023 at 8:51 am

   I am Neil Armentrout, a neighbor in Siesta Bay Park where Jim was staying across the street. Jim and I shared grief together in losing our wives, but just the short time we talked I new he would be a life long friend. nothing but good times and fun and joking. some of Jim’s family may remember me, especially the ones that ‘sampled my Jim Beam Red Stag.im sorry this response is late getting out but still am in grief foe Jim. Gods speed Jim.

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2. Mark Forcade says:

   07/06/2023 at 4:42 pm

   To the Torrens family. I was so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Always enjoyed talking to him over the years. Please except my sympathy. Sincerely,

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3. Jeanette Funk & Cindy Funk says:

   07/04/2023 at 5:31 pm

   To the Torrens family, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

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4. Jeanette Funk & Cindy Funk says:

   07/04/2023 at 5:30 pm

   Our sincere sympathy to the Torrens family.

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5. Elizabeth Kiefer Cornett says:

   07/04/2023 at 2:17 pm

   So sorry for your loss.

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   • John ries says:

     07/14/2023 at 10:25 pm

     My condolences from the Ries family

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6. John & Sheila Barrale says:

   07/04/2023 at 11:45 am

   Sending condolences and prayers to the Torrens family.

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7. Nanette Campbell says:

   07/04/2023 at 9:58 am

   Heartfelt sympathy to Jim’s family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Jim was Always a pleasure to be around.

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8. Don and Dorothy Bollmeier says:

   07/03/2023 at 8:20 pm

   We extend our condolences to his family and pray God to bring them comfort.

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9. Joy Boland says:

   07/03/2023 at 4:52 pm

   I am Jimmy’s cousin. One of the Torrenses.
   I am so sorry for your family and pray for you to have peace at this time of sorrow.
   It is never easy losing a loved one.
   I was so pleased we were able to visit with your dad in June.
   I wish I could have known him better.

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10. Diane Boschert says:

    07/03/2023 at 1:11 pm

    Sympathy to the family and all that knew him. He was a special friend and will miss him. May you have many memories of him in your heart forever ❤️

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