James "Jim" Blake's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2020 in Riceville, Iowa

James "Jim" Blake

May 7, 1927 - October 15, 2020 (93 years old)

Riceville, Iowa

James "Jim" Blake's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2020 in Riceville, Iowa

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Lindstrom Funeral Home

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James "Jim" Blake

May 7, 1927 - October 15, 2020 (93 years old)

Riceville, Iowa

James Blake Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Blake (Riceville, Iowa), who passed away on October 15, 2020, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Blake to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Blake and Mary Blake; his wife Genevieve Retterath; his son Carl; his grandson Steven Blake; his great grandchild Hadley Holgerson; his siblings, Leon Blake and Annabelle Retterath (Kenneth); and his brother-in-law Gary Wageman.

He is survived by: his children, Michael Blake (Mike Allen) of Iowa City, IA, Steven Blake (Carolyn) of Shakopee, MN, Ann Kindschuh of Shakopee, Karen Hartman (Dale) of Riceville, Rose Gansen (Dale) of Riceville, Cindy Houser (Tom) of Riceville, Marilyn Blake (Mark Schultz) of Riceville and Bill Blake (David Blakesley) of Atlanta, GA; his sisters, Mary Blake, Susan Wageman and Catherine Brown (Merlyn); and his sister-in-law Mary Lou Blake. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lindstrom Funeral Home



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Lindstrom Funeral Home - Riceville
401 E Main St, Riceville, IA 50466

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Oct 20

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
209 E Main St, Riceville, IA 50466

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Oct 20

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
209 E Main St, Riceville, IA 50466

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