Jul 20, 1948 - Feb 16, 2014
I came across this information completely by accident, and I'm shocked. Jim was a huge part of my life from a young age until my early 20s. He was very close to my family, and spent many weekends/vacations with us. He was like an uncle to me, truly. I know my parents (Pat and Paul Allen) kept in touch with him over the years. My heart goes out to Jim's family.
Kathleen (Allen) Woodworth
October 08, 2021
Father Jim was a delight to know and love. He was a mentor to young people at St.Boniface, Lunenburg, MA and a personal friend. He baptized our son and visit and visited in our home often.
Becky Bourque Hulbert, The Villages, FL
Becky Hulbert
April 05, 2014 | The Villages, FL
Officiating at a wedding.
March 12, 2014
We can't even begin to think of saying goodbye to our dear friend. He was so funny, kind and a great friend to our family. He spent Christmas mornings with us for a few years enjoying the chaos of our two young kids. We will miss you beyond words, Jim. Rest in peace.
Lee and Shannon Nelson
March 10, 2014 | Hayward, WI
I send my heartfelt condolences to Jim's family. He was a wonderful man I had the pleasure of knowing through the Chequamegon Lions. I will remember Jim for his always smiling face, kind words & deeds he showered upon others, and his love of gardening and flowers. I know he will be greatly missed by his family and anyone who knew him.
Sandy Neuswanger
March 01, 2014 | Hayward, WI
I'm so sorry to hear about Jim's death. He was a talented, friendly and sensitive person. I especially enjoyed seeing him on stage in various productions. Sending warm wishes to his family and friends, knowing what an empty spot he leaves.So sorry for your loss.
Diana Randolph
February 28, 2014 | Drummond, WI
SO SAD TO HEAR OF JIM'S PASSING...HE WAS A UNIQUE MAN AND I RECALL HIS MINISTRY IN WORCESTER WITH FONDNESS. I PRAY FOR HIS PEACEFUL REPOSE AND FOR HIS FAMILY. FR. PAUL O'CONNELL, SHREWSBURY, MA
February 27, 2014
Jim was a mentor and a good friend whom I've known since the late 90's. He was one of my presenters at my ordination to the Episcopal priesthood. Whenever I saw him his hands were filled with flowers from his incredible garden! His words, his life was a testament to God's love. I miss him dearly. He lived large in the time he had on this earth.
The Rev. Annie Henninger
February 27, 2014 | Gregory, SD
David and I won't be in town to attend the services for Jim. He was a wonderful person who always reminded us to do the right thing, to enjoy life and as Lions, to serve the world !! God Bless and keep him.
February 26, 2014
James L. Imse, age 65, of Spider Lake, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2014, in his home. Pastor Imse was born in Cheverly, Maryland, on July 20, 1948, and grew up in western New York. His family moved to New England while he was in high school. He graduated from Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts, and attended seminaries in Leuven, Belgium, and Baltimore, Maryland, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Theology. He was ordained as a Catholic Priest on March 27, 1975 in Worcester. He then earned his Master's Degree in Religious Studies in 1986 and served in that diocese until 1993, when he moved to the Diocese of Superior, Wisconsin, serving four more years. In 1997 he left the priesthood and moved to Spider Lake. In April of 1998 he was licensed by the United Church of Christ (UCC), and called as pastor and teacher of the Congregational U.C.C. in Mellen, Wisconsin, where he served until his death. In 2000 he received full ministerial standing in the Northwest Association of the U.C.C.Pastor Imse was very instrumental in continuing the annual Veterans Day Service, Lenton Breakfast Services and Christmas Concerts at the Mellen U.C.C. He was an active member of the Spider Lake Fire Dept as an EMT, the Chequamegon Lions Club, the Mellen Thrift Store (Wholly Threads), Memorial day Cemetery Services, the Highbridge Aged Iron Club, the Friends of Copper Falls State Park and an avid outdoorsman and gardener. He was also heavily involved in in several theatrical productions in northern Wisconsin and was named the ;Person of the Year' by the Mellen Chamber of Commerce in 2007.In addition to his mother, Fern A. (Symons) Imse of Westborough, Massachusetts, Pastor Jim is survived by four brothers: Peter F. Imse of Bow, New Hapshire; John P. Imse of Golden, Colorado; Andrew E. Imse of Simsbury, Connecticut and Mark W. Imse of Auborn, Massachusetts; one aunt, Janet Tiernan of Lakeland, Florida; 12 nephews and nieces. Pastor Imse was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Thomas P. Imse and his brother, Thomas Paul Imse.A Memorial Service celebrating Pastor Jim's life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Congregational United Church of Christ, in Mellen, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Memorial Service will begin at 10:30. Lay Pastor Deanne Allen, Lynn Larson and Pastor Marina LaChecki will officiate. A fellowship luncheon will follow the Memorial Service. Interment will be private.Memorials are preferred to your local food pantry.Our Mellen Chapel is assisting his family with the details of his memorialization.
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