James Simonson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 17, 2018, at the age of 82, James Simonson (Preston, Iowa) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Jerome Simonson (Maxine), Lyle Simonson (Joyce), Emma Janice Winch and Alta McCarthy (John); his brother-in-law Curtis Amy; and his granddaughter Amy Ristau.
He is survived by: his wife Rita; his children, Dean Simonson (Tammy) of Preston, Donna Shanahan (Denny Gilgenbach) of Rochester, Denise Case (Troy) of Preston and Deb Ristau (Doug) of Preston; his grandchildren, Kris Hunnicutt, Kyle Shanahan (Ann), Melissa Simonson, Mitchell Simonson (Ashley), Ashley LaFleur (Phil), Austen Case (Kaila), Taylor Case, Kelsey Woellert (Joe), Kate Brincks (Bryce) and Brady Ristau; his great grandchildren, Jackson, Addison, Braelynn, Hudson, Reese and Graham; and his siblings-in-law, Charles Winch and Phyllis Amy. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.