James Lovell has served as a Pre-Need Counselor at Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home & Cremation Services for 16 years. Born in Kankakee, Illinois, James attended Kankakee Senior High School before graduating from Kankakee Community College in two years. In addition to serving as a Pre-Need Counselor, he also has worked as a Funeral Attendant.

Since 1982, he has been a member of the Holiday Rotary Club.

James is married with two children and six grandchildren and attends St. Michaels Catholic Church. In his spare time, he enjoys golf and travel, specifically cruising.