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James Chamra

Birth	:	1 Apr 1913 Salt Creek Township, Tama County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Sep 1991 Toledo, Tama County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Stayskal Cemetery, Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9788000, -92.4080000
Inscription	:	Parents of Ed, Dick, Ron, Mary Jane and Barb
Description	:	Obit for James Chamra T S C 9-91 Funeral services for James Chamra, 78, of Toledo, were held Wednesday, Sept 4, at Henderson-Overton Funeral Home in Toledo, with burial in Stejskal Cemetery, Vining. He died Sunday, Sept 1, 1991 after becoming ill at his Toledo home. The Rev. Alfred Kaupins officiated at the funeral service and organist was Jody Karkosh, with Elaine Lenhart providing vocal music. Active casket bearers were Bill Chamra, Randy Tollefson, Dennis Hagerty, Jeff Feisel, Milvoy Dvorak and Robert Hardy. Honorary casket bearers were Arnold Dahlen, Franklin Bro, Evan Thomas, Gerald Miller, Milvoy Cibula and William Kupka. Tending to floral... Read More	Obit for James Chamra T S C 9-91 Funeral services for James Chamra, 78, of Toledo, were held Wednesday, Sept 4, at Henderson-Overton Funeral Home in Toledo, with burial in Stejskal Cemetery, Vining. He died Sunday, Sept 1, 1991 after becoming ill at his Toledo home. The Rev. Alfred Kaupins officiated at the funeral service and organist was Jody Karkosh, with Elaine Lenhart providing vocal music. Active casket bearers were Bill Chamra, Randy Tollefson, Dennis Hagerty, Jeff Feisel, Milvoy Dvorak and Robert Hardy. Honorary casket bearers were Arnold Dahlen, Franklin Bro, Evan Thomas, Gerald Miller, Milvoy Cibula and William Kupka. Tending to floral tributes were Marian Duhachek and Pauline Genskow. James Chamra was born April 1, 1913, near Vining, Iowa, the son of Vince and Mary (Pitka) Chamra. He received his education in a country school near Vining and began farming with his parents. On Aug. 14, 1934, James married Velma West at Tama, Iowa, and they made their home on the family farm for three years before moving to Toledo, where Jim was employed for Iowa Electric for 14 years. They returned to farming, near Vining, until 1965, when they moved to a farm in the Decorah area. They retired to Toledo in 1971. In more recent years, Jim's health had failed. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, and when he was able enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Edward; one brother, Frank and four sisters, Blanche, Emma, Agnes and Anna. He is survived by his wife, Velma; two sons, Richard of Shannan N. C., and Ronald of Toledo; two daughters, Mrs. Lee (Mary Jane) Tollefson of State Center and Mrs. Kerry (Barbara) Randall of Chelsea; one sister, Mrs. William (Louise) Kaufman of Chelsea; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

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James Chamra's memorial is located at: Stayskal Cemetery, Vining, Tama County, USA.
When did James Chamra death?
James Chamra death on 1 Sep 1991 in Toledo, Tama County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9788000
Longitude: -92.4080000

Family Members:

Parent

Vencil “Vince” Chamra

(1860 - 1939)

Mary Pitha Chamra

(1869 - 1933)

Spouse

Velma Louise West Chamra

(1917 - 1996)

Siblings

Emma A. Chamra Enegar

(1889 - 1976)

Agnes M Chamra Cibula

(1891 - 1975)

Anna Chamra

(1894 - 1911)

Blanche Chamra Vokoun

(1895 - 1970)

Louise M Chamra Kaufman

(1907 - 2003)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Stayskal Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9788000, -92.4080000

2. National Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9702988, -92.3705978

3. Saint Marys Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9906000, -92.3556000

4. Hayes Cemetery
Toledo, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9789009, -92.4730988

5. Dvorak Cemetery
Elberon, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9713000, -92.3417000

6. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0293999, -92.4222031

7. IOOF Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9272003, -92.3908005

8. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9267006, -92.3850021

9. Flathers Hancox Walton Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9221992, -92.3656006

10. Craig Cemetery
Richland Township, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9223000, -92.4598000

11. Day Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9007988, -92.4182968

12. Waltham Cemetery
Elberon, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0355988, -92.3328018

13. Helena Cemetery
Richland Township, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9241982, -92.4907990

14. Redman Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9710999, -92.2917023

15. Roadside Cemetery
Clutier, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0574800, -92.3548800

16. Arbuthnot Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9416550, -92.3001787

17. Wilkinson Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8918991, -92.3855972

18. Rector Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8810997, -92.4044037

19. Irving Cemetery
Irving, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9505997, -92.2797012

20. Clutier Cemetery
Clutier, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0792007, -92.3858032

21. Haven Cemetery
Richland Township, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8914795, -92.4840469

22. Walz Cemetery
Tama, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9340000, -92.5429000

23. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Clutier, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0870000, -92.4460000

24. Oak Hill Cemetery
Tama, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9682999, -92.5580978