James Robert Elijah, age 74 of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021 at the Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst. Jim was born on December 2, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Robert and Thelma (Harness) Elijah. He graduated from Clarence High School in 1965. Jim went to college and got a degree in Education at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa and a Masters in School Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. Later he moved to Chicago and taught at Evergreen Park High School, was a guidance counselor at St. Rita High School, and later went on to finish his years at Adlai E. Stevenson High School, from where he retired after 28 years. He loved his Thunderbird cars and his Mustangs. Jim is survived by his two brothers, Jerry (Betty) Elijah and William (Sharon) Elijah. He is also survived by his niece and nephews Sue (Todd) Elijah; Larry (Ellen) Elijah; Ron (Denise) Elijah; Mike (Kris) Elijah; Great nephews and nieces Caleb Davisson; Ben (Raini) Chapman; Caitlin (Connor) Schwienebart; Alyssa Elijah, Payten Elijah; Britta Elijah and Jillian Elijah; and great great niece Addy Davisson. Jim will be missed by his family, friends in Illinois, and his car clubs where he showed his cars and won many trophies. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Thelma. There will be a private family burial at the Clarence Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to Jerry Elijah, 209 E 8th Street, Tipton, IA 52772 or William Elijah, 680 Spicer Ave., Clarence, IA 52216.