James "Jim" G. Aurand, age 88 of Warren, IL passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Medina Nursing Home in Durand, IL.  Jim was born on December 9, 1935 to Elso and Margurite (Grabow) Aurand in Maywood, IL, the third of four boys.  He was united in marriage to Carol Stacey on April 7, 1956.  Shortly after they were married, Jim was drafted into the US Army, where he proudly served his country.

In 1963, Jim and Carol moved to Warren, where they purchased the Red & White Grocery Store, which they owned and operated until 1972.  Jim was the first coordinate for the Warren Ambulance Service, and he also drove school bus for the Warren School District for 20 years.  He was a member of the Wickler-Copland Legion Post 464.  Jim also enjoyed refinishing furniture and hunting.

Jim is survived by his wife Carol of Warren, daughter; Donna (Tom) Ernst of Apple River, son; James (Hugh Monckton) of Glenview, IL, and grandchildren; Nikita (Chris Roginski) Ernst of Madison, WI, and Anthony (Hilary) Ernst of Bettendorf, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his three brothers; Robert, Gerald, and John.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL.

A visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of services on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home.

Father Andrew Hernandez will officiate the services.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A memorial has been established in his memory.