James I. McGrath Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James I. McGrath of Allen, Nebraska, born in Manhattan, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 76, on June 18, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James I. McGrath to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James McGrath and Doris McGrath Sr. (Campbell); his parents-in-law, Clarke, Florence Bailey, Maynard and Betty Ahlquist; and his grandson Benjamin McGrath.

He is survived by: his former wife Myrna Bailey; his wife Debra McGrath of Allen, NE; his children, Clark McGrath (Meg) of Creston, IA, Alyssa Bento (Mike) of Lone Tree, CO, Brent Gunderson (Liz) of Omaha, NE, Bart (Sara) of Hubbard, NE and Andrea Tex (Ryan) of Gretna, NE.; his grandchildren, Bailey McGrath (Joel), Maggie McGrath (Matt), Wyatt, Abi Bento, Brayden, Harper Tex, Isabel, RJ, Luke, Grant Gunderson, Hailey Howley (Trent), Madison and TJ Gunderson; his great grandchildren, Marshall Howley and Caylyx Howley; and his brothers, William Mcgrath (Amy) of Cleveland, TN and Terry Mcgrath (Jan) of Evergreen, CO.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James' name to either the Ponca Rodeo Association, or the Allen Nebraska Volunteer Fire Department.