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James Labuda Obituary

"Big Jim" Survived by loving wife Mary (Lee); daughters, Jody (Lee Scott) and Jamie (Jeff) Braun; granddaughter Becky; 2 brothers and a host of friends. Retired employee of Progress Castings. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Lake, White Bear Lake on Friday 11:00 AM (Visitation 10-11 AM). Private interment.

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Published by Pioneer Press on May 31, 2012.

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Kimmie Anderson

June 17, 2012

My Uncle Jim was such a loving, caring man. I am sad I couldn't make the trip to say good-bye. I know he is now keeping my grandma and sister company and I am looking forward to seeing them all one day.

May 31, 2012

My buckets got an hole in it (the song he would always sing wit the band he would play with on Sat.). He will be misses by all that knew him. our condolences to Mary and his family.
Love Carol Newman Smith

Rosa & Matt Lee

May 31, 2012

Thinking about you guys. With big, big, hugs from all of us & much love.

carol smith

May 31, 2012

My buckets got a hole in it (that's what he always used to sing on Sat. with the band he played with). He will now be entertaining those in heaven. He will be missed by all and our condolences to his family......Love Carol Newman Smith

May 31, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary, and all of your family. Jim's suffering on earth is now over for him and he can rest knowing that he was so well taken care of by his wonderful family. He will be dearly missed by the Saturday Garage Band.......

With care and sympathy,
Dave & Kathy Mample

May 31, 2012

Rest In Peace BIG JIM. We will miss you...

Sue, Tammy, Tim Jr.

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