James L. Early, Jr. (Menard), 89, of Valmeyer, passed away Sept. 2, 2021, in Red Bud. The visitation was Tuesday, Sept. 7 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo. The funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Sept. 8 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Valmeyer with Father John Kizhakedan officiating. Burial was at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo.