Mr. James Riley Harl, 61, of Leland, Illinois passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 8:47 P.M. at the Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, Illinois.

He was born July 26, 1946 in LaHarpe, Illinois the son of Darrell and Wilda Riley Harl.

He was a 1964 graduate of the Nauvoo-Colusa High School and served 9 years in the Army Reserves. He worked as an electrician all of his adult life and was a member of the IBEW Local 13 in Burlington, Iowa. He also farmed near Colusa. He was a member of the Nauvoo, IL Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus, and had served on the committee for the Nauvoo Grape Festival.

Surviving are 2 sons, Andrew (Vanessa) Harl of Colusa, IL and Kade (Stacie) Harl of Niota, IL, 2 daughters, Karie (Jeff) Mathena of Macomb, IL and Kelly (Matt) Lemaire of Basco, IL, 2 stepchildren, Erica Carden and Joseph Riley Londrie both of Leland, IL and 3 grandchildren, Colin Lemaire, Karlee Mathena and Keaton Harl. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will meet with friends from 6:00 until 7:30 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City, IL where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 PM Wednesday. A memorial fund has been established for the Hearts of Hancock County Animal Shelter.