James Church
February 01, 2008
Jim Church passed away Friday Feb. 1, 2008 at Hospice Kavanagh House. The mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am, Tuesday, Feb. 5th at Christ the King Catholic Church.
Jim was born October 11, 1937 in Des Moines the son of Stanley and Alice (Furlong) Church. He grew up in Des Moines and after graduating served 2 years of active duty in the Navy. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and the Army Reserves. He belonged to Christ the King Church and was a past member of the Holy Name Society. His hobby was drawing and painting. Jim was married to Marilyn (Correy Friel).
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister Rose Pincus. He is survived by his wife Marilyn and sons David (Kim) Church of Des Moines, Andrew (Stephanie) Church of Northfield, MN, Brian (Marcia) Church of Ames, daughter Catherine Blaskovich of Des Moines, step-son Mark Friel of Ames, 14 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 4th from 6-8pm with a vigil service at 7:30pm. Burial will be in Franklin Township Cemetery at Cooper, IA. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa or Christ the King Church.
Terry (JOSE) Gregory and Family
08/13/2016
Now your dearest Marilyn & you can join hands Jimmy! Loved both of you from the bottom of my heart...!
Bill & Fran White
02/05/2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mahlon and Margaret
02/04/2008
Although we can't be there in person, our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
May the Peace of the Lord comfor you!
Love to all,
Mahlon and Margaret
Agnes Gray
02/04/2008
Marilyn and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days ahead.
Thinking of you... Agnes Gray
matj@9029wowway.com
02/03/2008
Marilyn and Family
Tom and I wish to share out prayers and sympathies with all of you at this time.
Take care of yourselves and will be thinking of you.
Love You. Take care Marilyn
Mary and Tom White