James J. Bradish, 77, of Peru, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at the OSF St. Clare Medical Center in Princeton, IL.
Celebration of Life Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 26 from 5-7:00 PM at Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Private burial will be at a later date.
James was born January 8, 1949 in Ottawa to Frank R. and Ruth S. (McGinnis) Bradish. He was a graduate of Ottawa High School. He married Karen N. Brandner on November 25, 1967 at St. Patrick’s Church in Ottawa. James worked, for 35 years, as a CNC operator at Johnson Pattern and Machine in Ottawa, IL, and as a Supervisor at Mennie Machine Co in Mark, IL. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling, shooting pool and watching sports.
Survivors include his two children, James D. Deke Bradish and Jamie R. Mignone, both of Peru, IL; two grandsons, Kyle Bartolucci of Oglesby, IL and Cody Grooms of LaSalle, IL; and one great-grandson, Ivan James Bartolucci of Oglesby, IL; one sister, Carole (Terry) Fischer of Ottawa, IL; and one brother, Frank (Peg) Bradish of Indio, CA.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen; his parents; and his brother, Robert (Laurie) Bradish.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433.