Obituary -Adrian J. "Jim" Gazelle, Sr., 74, of Benson, IL, formerly of Eureka, died at 2:30 pm Thursday, September 30, 2010 at his residence. Born on January 21, 1936 in Clinton, IL to Adrian J. and Gertrude E. (Dusenberry) Gazelle, he married Connie Haines on May 27, 1961 in Eureka. She survives. Also surviving are 5 children, Adrian (Lori) Gazelle, Jr. of Benson, Corean (Charles) Fowler of Grove Spring, MO, Teri Hill of Benson, Casey Gazelle of Phoenix, AZ, William (Charlotte) Gazelle of Secor, IL; 1 brother, Merle (Marsha) Gazelle of Canton, IL; 4 sisters, Billie (Leonard) Pamson of Washburn, IL, Doris Courtoise of Richwoods, MO, Loretta Lawson, Louetta Gazelle both of Washington, IL; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 sister, Linda Green, 2 brothers, John and Thomas Gazelle, and 1 great-granddaughter, Rae Lynn King. Jim worked as a custodian for 10 years at Neil Armstrong Grade School in East Peoria. He also worked for the Eureka Grainland Elevator for 30 years. Jim was an EMT for Eureka Rescue Squad in the 1970's. He spent many summers with his family at Arguyle Lake where he enjoyed camping and catfishing. Jim also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and he was a diehard Cub fan! Funeral services will be at 4 pm Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded after the funeral.