John W. Ille

December 29, 1933 - June 20, 2021

John W. Ille, 87, of Northville went to the heavens to be with the love of his life Barbara, on June, 20 2021 peacefully in his sleep at home. He was born in Schenectady on December 29, 1933. The son of the late John and Eleanor Ille. He served our country in the Navy and was employed by Levi Case Company where he was a sheet Metal Worker until he retired in 1993. He was an active member of The Royal Arch Masons Fish House Lodge # 298 of Northville until his passing. He achieved the position of Grand Director of Ceremonies for the Grand Lodge in September 1994 and District Deputy Grand High Priest of the Red Lodge in May of 2000. John is survived by his sister Marion Karpoy of Johnstown, Ellie Burchill of Schenectady, and his brother Donnie Ille (Pat) of Johnstown. His children, Cindy King and Lynn Harris (Richie) all of Amsterdam, Jeff Ille (Jill) of Mayfield, Richard Parkhurst (Shannon) of Northville, David Parkhurst (Erica) of Johnstown, and Johna Sisum (Damian) of Northville. He has two grandchildren that he helped raise like his and considered them his bonus children, Fritz Ille (Chantel) of Northville and Matalee Sisum of Northville. He also has twelve more grandchildren (Tara, Ryan, Jamie, Christina, Steven, Kristi, Greg, Lauryn, Emily, Katie, Sara and Keira) several great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his love, Barbara Ille, his daughter Wendylee Jordan, son-in-law Mark King, and his nephew John Lobdell. In keeping with John’s wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Northville Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.