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James Edward “Jim” Horak

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Birth	:	14 Nov 1951 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Nov 2020 Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Michaels Calvary Cemetery, South Sioux City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4552994, -96.4503021
Description	:	James Edward “Jim” Horak, 69, of Homer, NE passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 3, 2020 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in South Sioux City with Father Mike Keating officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Mohr and Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Masks will be required, social distancing will be enforced, and we also ask for elbow bumps and air hugs to the family. Burial with American Legion Honors will be... Read More	James Edward “Jim” Horak, 69, of Homer, NE passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 3, 2020 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in South Sioux City with Father Mike Keating officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Mohr and Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Masks will be required, social distancing will be enforced, and we also ask for elbow bumps and air hugs to the family. Burial with American Legion Honors will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. if anyone would want meet family at the gravesite. Arrangements are under the direction of Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapel.com. Jim was born November 14, 1951 in Sioux City, the son of Joseph and Valera (De Harty) Horak. He graduated from Winnebago High School. Shortly after high school, Jim enlisted in the United States Army. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Jim started working as a bus driver and also farmed at the family farm. He then started his career with the United States Postal Service, working at the Post Office in Macy for 17 years and then transferred to the Homer Post Office where he retired in 2011 after 36 years of service. He married Marilyn Verzani-Copple on June 21, 2003 after being together for nine years. Marilyn had three girls that Jim took in and raised as his own. He was involved in the Legion, where he had been Commander for 4 years. Jim was also the County Commander for a year for the Buckland Post 97. He was involved in the Olive Branch out of Roaslie, NE and the Magnolia Post Masters Lodge out of Emerson, NE. Jim enjoyed being outdoors and every year he would be sure to find the time to go fishing with the guys and spend time up at the family cabin. More than anything though, Jim loved the adventures he and his wife would take. Family was his everything, and the time and activities he spent with the grandkids always had a special place in his heart, Jim is survived by his wife Marilyn of 26 years together; his daughters: Molly (Jay), Shelly, and Megan (Mick); two grandchildren: Brysten and Greysen; his Dad: Pete (Monica) of Yankton, SD, his sister Karen (Karen) of Fort Collins, CO, brothers: Dan of Winnebago, Dennis (Gayle) of Lincoln, Tom of Hubbard, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a lot of special friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and many other loved ones.

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James Edward “Jim” Horak's memorial is located at: Saint Michaels Calvary Cemetery, South Sioux City, Dakota County, USA.
When did James Edward “Jim” Horak death?
James Edward “Jim” Horak death on 24 Nov 2020 in Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.4552994
Longitude: -96.4503021

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Parent

Joseph Francis “Pete” Horak

(1919 - unknow)

Valera Ellen “Val” DeHarty Horak

(1920 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Michaels Calvary Cemetery
South Sioux City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4552994, -96.4503021

2. Chief War Eagle Memorial
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4939003, -96.4543991

3. Roost Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4466900, -96.5023200

4. Dakota City Cemetery
Dakota City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4216500, -96.4143100

5. Boals Family Plot
Dakota City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4345000, -96.5151000

6. Charles Floyd Monument
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4626480, -96.3779330

7. First Brides Grave
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4579500, -96.3756500

8. Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Columbarium
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5031000, -96.4063000

9. Carmelite Monastery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4579000, -96.3675000

10. Calvary Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5205994, -96.4424973

11. Floyd Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4968987, -96.3756027

12. Mount Sinai Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4943810, -96.3711700

13. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4956017, -96.3685989

14. Independent Farane Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4552600, -96.3500170

15. Graceland Park Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4589005, -96.3486023

16. Woodbury Township Cemetery
Sergeant Bluff, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4083800, -96.3570480

17. Logan Park Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5377693, -96.4304810

18. Saint Johns Cemetery
Jackson, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4706001, -96.5658035

19. Memorial Park Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4528008, -96.3261032

20. United Church of Christ Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5491900, -96.4041300

21. First Congregational Church of Christ Memorial Ga
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5492800, -96.4035900

22. McCook Cemetery
North Sioux City, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5538460, -96.4886070

23. Taylor Cemetery
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3643990, -96.5205994

24. Taylor Family Plot
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3627500, -96.5198000