James Jolly, Class of 1959

Swansea, Illinois - James Dean Jolley, 86, of Swansea, IL, born April 22, 1937, in Beckemeyer, IL, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones.

Jim was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Belleville, IL. Jim graduated from Belleville Township High School in 1955 and from Millikin University with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration in 1959. He later graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Banking. He served six years in the Mo. National Guard.

Jim's 40-year finance career started at Illinois State Trust Company, then First National Bank of Belleville, and Magna Bank Group with positions as auditor, officer, and senior executive vice president. He did income tax preparation for many years.

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