Obituary of James Dustin Sheehan

James Dustin "JD" or "Judd" Sheehan, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, lost his battle with Parkinson's on December 24, 2014. Judd was born April 1, 1944 in Hanover, New Hampshire to Bernard and Barbara Sheehan. The family settled in Springfield, IL after Bernard returned from WWII. Judd attended Blessed Sacrament, Cathedral High, Griffin High School, Springfield JC, & IL State University. Judd married Maggie Shepherd on September 7, 1964. They raised two sons, Patrick and Jason in Peoria, Illinois. JD enjoyed working at Hiram Walker Distillery. He took great pride in his work as a coppersmith. On April 13, 1999, he married Kathleen (Phillips) Cravens. In June, 2004, the couple moved from Springfield to Lake Havasu City. James was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Timothy Sheehan. Surviving are his wife, Kathy ; sons, Patrick (Danae) & Jason Sheehan of Palm Springs; thier mother, Maggie Jenkins of Washington, IL; step-children, Shannon and Davin Cravens; aunt, Helen Homan; grandsons, Jacob Sheehan (teaching in Chile) & Alex Steenbergen (attending ISU); granddaughters, Madison & Bella Sheehan; sisters-in-law, Ginger Sheehan & Jean (Tom) Rezinas; nieces, Keara Sheehan & Kerry (Kevin) Franzen; great niece & nephew; many loving cousins and friends. The family plans an informal remembrance at a later date. Should you wish to make a donation in James' honor, the family requests you send it to Keara Sheehan Benefit Fund, Marseilles Bank, 100 E. Bluff, Marseilles, IL 61341 (JD's niece and her children lost all possessions in a fire) or to the National Parkinson Foundation. James's final care was entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.