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James Claire Funke

Birth	:	2 Jun 1935 Greeley, Delaware County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Jul 2021 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Greeley, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5830000, -91.3345000
Description	:	James Claire Funke, 86, of Edgewood, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was born on June 2, 1935, at home in Greeley, the son of Frank and Clara (Clemen) Funke. Jim attended school in Greeley and at the age of 16 was a 1952 graduate of Greeley High School. After graduation, he farmed with his father until he turned 18. At that time, Jim enlisted in the United States Army and served honorably during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955. When he returned home, Jim started farming... Read More	James Claire Funke, 86, of Edgewood, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was born on June 2, 1935, at home in Greeley, the son of Frank and Clara (Clemen) Funke. Jim attended school in Greeley and at the age of 16 was a 1952 graduate of Greeley High School. After graduation, he farmed with his father until he turned 18. At that time, Jim enlisted in the United States Army and served honorably during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955. When he returned home, Jim started farming with his father and met the love of his life, Kathleen McMullen. On February 16, 1956, Jim was united in marriage to Kathleen at St. Martin Catholic Church in Cascade. Five children were born to this union. The couple farmed together on a farm between Greeley and Edgewood until 1993 when they moved into Edgewood. Though living in town, Jim continued farming with his sons. Jim and Kathleen traveled all over the world. They wintered in Casa Grande, Arizona, for over 25 years. Jim was a man of faith and community. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Greeley and then at St. Mark Catholic Church in Edgewood. Jim was also a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus and the Greeley American Legion. He was a master pork producer and corn grower. Through his community involvement, Jim was an Edgewood-Colesburg School Board Member and was also an original board member of the Woods Edge Golf Course. He was always willing to help and support many community and economic developments in the Edgewood area. Above all else, Jim cherished his family and the time he spent with them, especially on the annual Lake Okoboji trip for the past 36 years.

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Where is James Claire Funke's memorial?
James Claire Funke's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Greeley, Delaware County, USA.
When did James Claire Funke death?
James Claire Funke death on 13 Jul 2021 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Claire Funke's memorial?
Latitude: 42.5830000
Longitude: -91.3345000

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Xavier Funke

(1895 - 1965)

Clara Mary Clemen Funke

(1896 - 1944)

Spouse

Kathleen Elizabeth “Kathy” McMullen Funke

(1936 - 2021)

Siblings

Rosemary R. Funke Deutmeyer

(1922 - 2002)

Elisabeth Jeanne “Betty” Funke Naber

(1925 - 2018)

Francis Kenneth Funke

(1927 - 1989)

Children

Larry Thomas Funke

(1960 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Greeley, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5830000, -91.3345000

2. Grant View Cemetery
Greeley, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5828018, -91.3324966

3. Hutson Cemetery
Thorpe, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5670000, -91.4001000

4. Roe Cemetery
Dutchtown, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5672090, -91.4011380

5. Edgewood Cemetery
Edgewood, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6366997, -91.3871994

6. Saint Marks Cemetery
Edgewood, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6372660, -91.3887830

7. Hamlett Cemetery
Elk Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6581001, -91.3099976

8. Zion Cemetery
Colesburg, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6380997, -91.2493973

9. Rock Prairie Cemetery
Oneida, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5060997, -91.4017029

10. Saint Peter and Paul Cemetery
Petersburg, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5557294, -91.2133758

11. Elk Creek Cemetery
Elk Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6711006, -91.2897034

12. Pine View Cemetery
Delaware, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4880981, -91.3407974

13. Ebenezer Cemetery
Elk Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6782990, -91.3249969

14. Mead Cemetery
Thorpe, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5243988, -91.4408035

15. Thorpe Union Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5639000, -91.4700012

16. Green Hill Cemetery
Edgewood, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6739006, -91.4207993

17. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Colesburg, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6241989, -91.1928024

18. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earlville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4799995, -91.2619019

19. Fairview Cemetery
Earlville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4789009, -91.2613983

20. Oak Hill Cemetery
Colesburg, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6391983, -91.1924973

21. Brown Cemetery
Mallory Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6530991, -91.2005997

22. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Richland Township, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5999985, -91.4989014

23. Noble Cemetery
Edgewood, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6735992, -91.4471970

24. Oakland Cemetery
Manchester, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4982986, -91.4561005