Jim D. Silbe's Obituary
Jim D. Silbe, age 82, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:57 p.m.
Jim was born on January 14, 1943 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Martin and Gladys (McClurken) Silbe. On July 2, 1964 he married Elaine Hickem in Pinckneyville, IL and she survives. Jim was a member at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL. He worked at Consolidation Coal Company for 18 years and then worked for the Operating Engineers Local 520 until retirement. Jim enjoyed watching Nascar races, gardening, fishing, and hunting. He loved spending time with his family and his dog, Blaze.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Elaine Silbe of Pinckneyville, IL; children, Brett Silbe (significant other, Kelly) of Red Bud, IL; Jason Silbe of Pinckneyville, IL; Stacey (David) Harsy of DuQuoin, IL; six grandchildren, Caleb Harsy, Melaina (Kyle) Hess, Madelyn Harsy, Luke Silbe, Jesse Silbe, and Kaley Silbe; two great-granddaughters, Mila Hess and Kylaina Hess; and his loving dog, Blaze.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother in infancy, Billy; one brother, Marty Silbe; and one sister, Dorothy Weatherford.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL, on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., with Brother Tim McIntyre officiating. Interment will be at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, Illinois.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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