James “Jim” Earl Willits's obituary , Passed away on February 8, 2020 in Mapleton, Iowa

James “Jim” Earl Willits

August 10, 1940 - February 8, 2020 (79 years old)

Mapleton, Iowa

James “Jim” Earl Willits's obituary , Passed away on February 8, 2020 in Mapleton, Iowa

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Waterbury Funeral Service

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James “Jim” Earl Willits

August 10, 1940 - February 8, 2020 (79 years old)

Mapleton, Iowa

James Earl Willits Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Earl Willits (Mapleton, Iowa), born in Aledo, Illinois, who passed away on February 8, 2020, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Earl Willits to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Tom Willits and Iris Willits (Honeyman); his stepparents, Charles Mulfinger and Janet Willits; and his siblings, Helen Mays and Mike Blackman.

He is survived by: his former wife Leola Swanger; his children, Terry Buckley (Bob) of Omaha, Christine Trujillo (Darrell) of Phoenix and Jim Willits (Meredyth) of Chicago; his siblings, Steve Mulfinger (KeeAnn) of Hornick and Jana Meece of Aledo, IL; his close friend Michelle O'Connell of Mapleton; and his grandchildren, Colin, Allison, Abby, Alexander, Cody, Skylar, Emersyn and Brock.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Waterbury Funeral Service



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Feb 12

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Waterbury Funeral Service
4125 Orleans Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106

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Feb 12

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Waterbury Funeral Home
4125 Orleans Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106

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Feb 13

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Lawton Presbyterian Church
417 E Birch St, Lawton, IA 51030

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