Obituary East Peoria- James H. Hagel, 94, of East Peoria died at 9:50 PM at Rosewood Care Center on Thursday, October 1, 2009. He was born August 4, 1915 in Peoria to Herman and Catherine (Stein) Hagel. He married Mary "Mayme" Taucher on June 3, 1941 in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death on September 21, 2000. He is survived by one son Gary (Terry) Hagel of East Peoria. He was preceded in death by an infant son, one brother, and one sister. Jim was a sheet metal worker and had been a member of Local #1 for over 70 years. During WWII he helped build LST's at Our Prairie Shipyard in Seneca, IL. He last worked for Natkin Sheet Metal. After retiring, Jim moved to Florida where he enjoyed more than 20 years of sunshine. A visitation for James Hagel will be held from 4-6 PM on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria. Cremation rites will be accorded following. Memorials in his name may be made to OSF Hospice at 2265 W. Altorfer Rd., Peoria, IL 61615. Jim's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com where condolences may also be sent to the family. Visitation OCT 4. 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com