Obituary for James Thomas Kane
James Thomas Kane, 85, of Dubuque, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Church of the Resurrection, with Rev. Phil Gibbs officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Dubuque Marine Corps League immediately following. A visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, Wednesday at the church. Entombment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Funeral services will be livestreamed by the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory. To view, please visit their Facebook Business page or www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com
Jim was born on May 1, 1935 in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Grace (McCarthy) Kane.
He graduated from Loras Academy High School in 1953 and went on to serve two years in the United States Army. On June 2, 1956 he married Mary Margaret (Marge) Kuennen at St. Patrick's Church. He graduated from Loras College in 1959.
Jim was employed at KAR Products Inc. as a salesman. He enjoyed golfing, NASCAR, and camping. He was a proud handyman; there wasn't anything he couldn't fix. Jim loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He enjoyed attending games and activities of his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Marge; children, Brian J. (Kathleen) Kane, Shaun (Julie) Kane, Kelley (Ward) Symons, Michael (Suzanne Bruhn) Kane and Timothy J. (Carol) Kane; 23 grandchildren; and 21 great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, the Rev. Justin A. Kane.
A James T. Kane Memorial Fund has been established.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Church of the Resurrection, with Rev. Phil Gibbs officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Dubuque Marine Corps League immediately following. A visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, Wednesday at the church. Entombment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Funeral services will be livestreamed by the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory. To view, please visit their Facebook Business page or www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com
Jim was born on May 1, 1935 in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Grace (McCarthy) Kane.
He graduated from Loras Academy High School in 1953 and went on to serve two years in the United States Army. On June 2, 1956 he married Mary Margaret (Marge) Kuennen at St. Patrick's Church. He graduated from Loras College in 1959.
Jim was employed at KAR Products Inc. as a salesman. He enjoyed golfing, NASCAR, and camping. He was a proud handyman; there wasn't anything he couldn't fix. Jim loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He enjoyed attending games and activities of his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Marge; children, Brian J. (Kathleen) Kane, Shaun (Julie) Kane, Kelley (Ward) Symons, Michael (Suzanne Bruhn) Kane and Timothy J. (Carol) Kane; 23 grandchildren; and 21 great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, the Rev. Justin A. Kane.
A James T. Kane Memorial Fund has been established.