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James R. LaBonte
1940 - 2013
James R. LaBonte
1940 - 2013
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BORN
1940
DIED
2013
James LaBonte Obituary
Born to Eternal Life on January 7, 2013 at the age of 72 years. Beloved husband of Suzanne E. (Nee Steiner) for 42 years. Loving father of Anthony, Mark, Claire (Chad) Ritchie and David (Heather) LaBonte. Proud grandpa of Nathan and Luke Gartner and John, Noah, Jacob and Adam LaBonte. Dear brother of George (Fran) LaBonte and Linelle LaBonte. Further survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Russell and Pauline LaBonte and his grandson Benjamin LaBonte.
Special thanks to his family physician Dr. David Fagan and his staff, the Oncology Depts. at Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee and Horizon Hospice Care In-Home and Inpatient.
Visitation Friday, January 11 at the funeral home from 5:30 PM until time of Funeral Service at 7PM. Interment Saturday at 2PM at St. Mary's Cemetery, Menomonee Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission or the charity of your choice.
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Laurie Bauman (Heller)
January 12, 2013
Sue and family - I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. I hope you will find all the wonderful memories you have shared to help you through this difficult time.
January 12, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With deepest sympathies...
The Wolf Family
Gregg, Julie, Jenae, and Danielle
January 11, 2013
January 11, 2013
We have fond memories of Jim - a very compassionate man of God. So glad to have known him and will remember him with highest regards. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sue and the family.
David and Cheryl Cunningham
Marisa Dapier
January 11, 2013
LaBonte family - I am sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Marisa Linari Dapier
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Marcia Beimling
January 11, 2013
Susie, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jim was a wonderful man and he loved you very much. Please call on us (Joyce and me) in the coming weeks ahead to go for walks, lunch, or visits. Love you, Marcia
January 10, 2013
Sue, Claire and David
Our prayers are with you. Knowing that Jim is in the arms of Jesus must surely bring you comfort.
Love to you and your family.
Linda and Lia Coker
Barbara Linke, SSND
January 10, 2013
Dear Sue and family,
Know of my care and prayerful support at Jim's passing. I am sorry I can't be with you this weekend. May friends and family bring you peace!
With love . . .
January 10, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We know you have many happy memories and hope they will bring you comfort in the days ahead. Love, Mary & Dick
Bob and Terry Harvey
January 9, 2013
Dave and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family. Hopefully the beautiful memories you have of your dad will bring joy to you in those difficult times.
Blessings and peace,
January 9, 2013
With deepest sympathy for Linelle and her dear family, and with gratitude for her kind participation in our family.
Bernard M. Collins, Charlestown, MD
Rita Verhey
January 9, 2013
Hi Sue, my prayers go with you. I just viewed your family photos, what beautiful memories you have. He seemed to be a wonderful family man. God bless you.(Mequon classmate)
Nan Collins
January 9, 2013
Sympathy, condolences and prayers from Nan, Yeni and Sandi Collins, long time friends of Linelle LaBonte.
Violet & Dick Ruehle
January 9, 2013
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Sue and her family. We will miss him.
louise ann wisinski
January 9, 2013
Oh Linelle: First my sympathies on the loss of your brother. Second, my late parents and I have always had you in our hearts and prayers. On behalf of them, Louise, Florence and Edward Wisinski, and myself, God's blessings to you always.
Eric Schroeger
January 9, 2013
Who knows putt putt?
Paul & Linda Ecker
January 9, 2013
Sue & family, so sorry! Knowing God is the comfort that will get us through.
nathan gartner
January 9, 2013
grandpa I love you and look forward to spending a life of eternal happiness with you in the midst of heaven! Grandma i love you so much and my prayers go out for you.
January 9, 2013
My prayers and condolences to my one time classmate and still time friend Linelle and the LaBonte family in the passing of James. Peace and happy memories.
Jane (Underwood) Rasmussen
Sister Josephe Marie Flynn, SSND
January 8, 2013
My sympathy to my friend, Jim's sister Linelle, and to all in the LaBonte family, especially his precious wife Suzanne. There is surely no one Jim loves more than each one in his own family.
St. John Chrysostom (4th century) wrote: "Those whom we have loved and lost are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are."
Jim will never leave. He will always be with you. Watch for sweet, personal signs of his continuing love and care for each one of you.
Claire Ritchie
January 8, 2013
I love you Dad
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