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James Arlo “Jim” Utesch

Birth	:	27 Aug 1932 Merrill, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Oct 2019 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8367004, -96.5453033
Description	:	James "Jim" Utesch, 87, of Akron, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at MercyOne Siouxland Regional Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. Pastor Susan Juilfs will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will be after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. There will be a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are... Read More	James "Jim" Utesch, 87, of Akron, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at MercyOne Siouxland Regional Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. Pastor Susan Juilfs will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will be after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. There will be a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel-Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron. James Arlo Utesch was born August 27, 1932 on a farm near Merrill, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Loretta (Smythe) Utesch. He was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Johnson Township, rural Merrill, Iowa. He was later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. He attended country school near Merrill before moving to a farm south of Westfield where continued his schooling. Farming was Jim's life and it started at a very young age. He planted his first field at the age of 12. He was united in marriage to Marion Jeffers on October 18, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. They made their home on his parent's farm south of Westfield where Jim continued to farm and help area farmers. He also worked various other jobs. In 1974, they purchased their own farm in Preston Township, rural Plymouth County, Iowa. They farmed and raised livestock for many years. In 1990, Jim and Marion moved to Akron. Jim was still farming with his sons up until his passing. Jim was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Chatsworth until its closing. He and Marion then became members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Jim served on the church council for both churches. He was also a social member of the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron and was a member of the Farmer's Coop in Akron. Over the years, he enjoyed having coffee with his buddies and playing cards, especially pinochle. Jim and Marion enjoyed dancing for many years. Jim loved going out to the farm and helping his son's with the planting and harvest. Most of all, he loved the time spent with his family and friends. He also enjoyed visiting with them and telling "stories". Survivors include his wife of over 69 years, Marion of Akron; his children: Diana (James) Kenny of Akron, Linda (George) Talbott of Alcester, SD, Charles (Darla) Utesch of Akron, and Randall (Julie) Utesch of Chatsworth, IA; 12 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; his brother: Robert (Kathleen) Utesch of Hawarden, IA; two brothers in law: Roger (Beverly) Jeffers of Sioux City, IA, and Dave Sundem of Casper, WY; a sister in law: Eileen Jeffers of Casper, WY; a "special" nephew: Gary (Kirstie) Jeffers of Casper, WY; and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Loretta Utesch; his brother: Arlo Utesch; and his in laws: Lambert (Merna) Jeffers, Marcie Sundem, Douglas Jeffers, and Dennis (Susie) Lamoureux. [Source: Rexwinkel-Schroeder Funeral Home; Akron, Iowa]

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James Arlo “Jim” Utesch's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
When did James Arlo “Jim” Utesch death?
James Arlo “Jim” Utesch death on 26 Oct 2019 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8367004
Longitude: -96.5453033

Family Members:

Parent

Elmer August Utesch

(1906 - 1968)

Loretta Mary Smythe Utesch

(1904 - 1995)

Siblings

Marlo Elmer Utesch

(1927 - 1927)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033

2. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8232300, -96.5374800

3. Mount Hope Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.5667038

4. Union Creek Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8911018, -96.5863037

5. Gores Bluff Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8035069, -96.6260468

6. Westfield Township Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7510986, -96.5914001

7. Richland Cemetery
Richland, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7682991, -96.6624985

8. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8741000, -96.6876000

9. Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9379000, -96.6090000

10. Old Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9455986, -96.5868988

11. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

12. Mills Family Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7188460, -96.6019280

13. First Brule Creek Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7943993, -96.7069016

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery Old
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8588462, -96.7215592

15. Brule Creek Cemetery
Spink Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350

16. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

17. Saint Paul Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005

18. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

19. Nora Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9314003, -96.7061005

20. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

21. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

22. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

23. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9805984, -96.6481018

24. Saint Johns Cemetery
Craig, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021