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James Francis Dougherty

Birth	:	20 Nov 1924 Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 May 2021 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Catholic Church Cemetery, Hanover Township, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3694000, -91.5250015
Description	:	James Dougherty age 96, from Decorah, IA passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Decorah, IA. With Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the Hanover Cemetery in rural Allamakee County. Visitation will be from 9:00a.m. until the time of service at the church on Tuesday morning. Jim was born November 20, 1924, to Joseph & Freda (Heim) Dougherty. He was the youngest of... Read More	James Dougherty age 96, from Decorah, IA passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Decorah, IA. With Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the Hanover Cemetery in rural Allamakee County. Visitation will be from 9:00a.m. until the time of service at the church on Tuesday morning. Jim was born November 20, 1924, to Joseph & Freda (Heim) Dougherty. He was the youngest of 6 children. Jim grew up in Waukon and graduated from St. Patrick's High School, Waukon, Iowa. He joined the Army, 79th Infantry Division, in August 1943. He was injured during the Battle of Normandy, in Northern France. He finished his service in October 1945 with 3 Bronze Stars and 2 Purple Hearts. While in the service in Oakland, California, he married LaVonne (Bonnie) O'Malley on June 12, 1945. After service they returned to Iowa where Jim began work for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as a telephone repairman. He worked with 'MaBell' for 33 years, all but 1 in Decorah. He retired in 1984. While in Decorah, Jim also served as a volunteer firefighter for over 22 years, serving as Chief in 1965. In his retirement, he enjoyed helping at his son's farm and became an active partner at Spook Cave & Campground, McGregor Iowa. He was a man of many talents and could fix about anything. Also, in his retirement, he was a dedicated coffee drinker at the Fire Dept. One of his most enjoyable trips was going to Ireland with his brother, Don, and other family members. Jim enjoyed the weekly 'Tuesday night pizza' family gathering to stay up to date on everyone's family. He was always ready to spend time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a Lifetime Member of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and CWA (Communication Workers of America). In Lieu of flowers: donations may be made to the Decorah Fire Dept at 400 W Claiborne Dr., Decorah, IA 52101 or to St. Benedict School at 307 West Main St., Decorah, IA 52101 James is survived by his wife: LaVonne Dougherty of Decorah. Children: Dale (Arlene) Dougherty, Decorah, IA; Connie (Tom) Johnson, Garden Prairie, IL; Susan (Rich) Franzen, St. Lucas, IA; Mary Fitch, Decorah, IA and Michael (Terri) Dougherty, Houston, TX. Grandchildren: Amy VanArkel (Ryan), Alison Puls (Adam), Brian Dougherty (Sarah), Jennifer Johnson, Jim Johnson (Brynn), Rich Franzen (Shelly Dowlen), Andrew Franzen (Elyse Running), Laura Johnsrude (Tristan), Melisa Geiger (Jon), Helen Dougherty, Maria Dougherty, Timothy Dougherty. Step-Grandchildren: Julia Benson (Tom), Jessica Arttus. Great-grandchildren: Jace VanArkel, Jocelyn VanArkel, Madelyn VanArkel, Nate Puls, Brighton Puls, Alice Dougherty, Jack Dougherty, Addyson Johnson, Danielle Franzen, Noah Johnsrude, Grace Johnsrude, Ava Johnsrude, Lydia Geiger, Taylor Geiger. Step-Great-grandchildren: Issac VanArkel, Kiersten Benson, Jake Arttus, Abby Brueggeman. Step-Great-great-grandchild: Layne Arttus. Sister-in-law: Jean Gander, Wadena, IA along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Freda (Heim) Dougherty. Daughter in infancy: Lynda Dougherty. Grandson: Matthew Franzen. Son-in-law: Larry Fitch. Siblings: Leon (Marie) McGeough; Donald (1st wife, Casey; 2nd wife, Donna) Dougherty. Sister Mary Imelda Dougherty; Marguerite (Marvin) Faktor; Dorothy (Lloyd) Chalsma. Father and mother-in-law: Thomas and Florence O'Malley. Brothers-in-law: Leo (Jeanne) O'Malley and Earl Gander. Sister-in-law: Helen (Mark) Byrnes The Schluter-Balik Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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James Francis Dougherty's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Catholic Church Cemetery, Hanover Township, Allamakee County, USA.
When did James Francis Dougherty death?
James Francis Dougherty death on 31 May 2021 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.3694000
Longitude: -91.5250015

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Siblings

Marguerite Alice “Peggy” Dougherty Faktor

(1918 - 1983)

Children

Lynda Marie Dougherty

(1946 - 1947)

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Coordinate: 43.3694000, -91.5250015

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Coordinate: 43.4672012, -91.5306015

14. Saint Johns Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4695000, -91.5303000

15. Mount Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4386101, -91.4233322

16. Round Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2986107, -91.4136124

17. Big Canoe Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4220000, -91.6600000

18. East Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2766991, -91.6147003

19. Stoen Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4333042, -91.6584802

20. Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4221992, -91.6686020

21. Oakland Cemetery
Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2577000, -91.4735000

22. Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2817001, -91.6346970

23. Pontoppidan Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2747002, -91.6339035

24. Lansing Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3456001, -91.3566971