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| | | James Patrick Hughes |  | | Born: 01/22/1947 | | Birth Location: Graettinger, Iowa | | Death Date: 12/04/2009 | | Death Location:Graettinger, Iowa | | Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 11, 2009 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger. Burial is in St. Jacob's Cemetery with Military Rites by the Graettinger American Legion. | | Visitation: The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the church where there will be a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. | | James Patrick Hughes was born January 22, 1947, in Estherville, Iowa the son of William and Bernadette (Nolan) Hughes. He attended Lake Center Grade School, and he was a 1965 graduate of Terrill High School. Following his education, he entered the United States Army where he served as a medic with the 434th Medical Brigade in Vietnam.
On May 2, 1970, Jim was united in marriage to Linda Crawmer at Assumption Catholic Church in Emmetsburg. The couple made their home in Graettinger. Jim was currently employed by Palo Alto County as foreman of the Graettinger secondary road Department. He spent 39 and ˝ years working for Palo Alto County.
Jim was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Graettinger American Legion Post #162. Jim enjoyed farming, gardening and all kinds of sports especially Nascar. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
On Friday, December 4, 2009, Jim passed away at his home in Graettinger.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda of Graettinger; two children: Tom Hughes of Graettinger and Cheryl (Hughes) and husband, Captain Gordon Briscoe of Fort Bliss Army Base - El Paso, Texas; special “children”, Jo and Bob Rehm; three sisters: Mary Murphy of Rochester, Washington, Cecelia Finnegan and husband, Albert of Ruthven, Iowa and Theresa Hughes of Blanco, Texas; three brothers: Frank Hughes and wife, Eva of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Bill Hughes of Clear Lake, Iowa and Bob Hughes of Sioux City, Iowa; eight grandchildren: Alexandria, Ashley, Austin, Alana, Lauren and Kyle Rehm and Shanna and Alessandra Briscoe; brothers and sisters-in-law: Bob Crawmer and wife, Peg of Layton, Utah, Larry Crawmer and wife, Beth of Sierra Vista, Arizona, John Crawmer and wife, Bekki of Bandera, Texas, Angela Flynn of Elmore, Minnesota and Bob Dunigan of Goose Creek, South Carolina; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: John, Vincent, Richard and Tony Hughes; mother and father-in-law: Roy and Alice (Hickey) Crawmer; and his sister-in-law, Mary Dunigan.
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| | Posted at: 01/04/2010 | | By: Pamela Stewart | | Our prayers are with you at this time for you Mary Murphy & your family. |
| | Posted at: 12/08/2009 | | By: Deb Saxton | | Linda,
So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. |
| | Posted at: 12/08/2009 | | By: Terry and Chris McGrauth | | We are so very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. May you find comfort from those around you who care about you and your family. Are thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May Jim Rest in Peace. |
| | Posted at: 12/08/2009 | | By: Angie Montandon | | Linda and family I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with u and your family during this difficult time. |
| | Posted at: 12/08/2009 | | By: Amber Schilling | | Linda, May you find peace and strength during this difficult time! Remember you will always have your memories to get you through! Always here for you,just like you were for me! Love ya |
| | Posted at: 12/07/2009 | | By: Christy Flaherty | | We are thinking of your family during this most difficult time. We offer you our prayers and support. Thinking of you, may Jim rest in peace. |
| | Posted at: 12/07/2009 | | By: Mike & Charlene Carrigan | | So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. |
| | Posted at: 12/07/2009 | | By: David A Stewart | | My thoughts and prays are with your family at this time. |
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