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James worked as a motor coach driver for Vandalia bus lines. He was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury, Belleville IL. He was Past President of Henry Raab PTA, loved to bowl, an avid reader and a St. Louis Cardinal fan.
He was preceded in death by his:
Parents: Raymond and Irene, nee Litteken, Haukap
Surviving are his:
Wife: Stephanie A., nee Falcetti, Haukap of Belleville, IL
Daughter: Emily (Alex) Muskopf of Belleville, IL
Grandson's
Carter J. Muskopf
Brayden A. Muskopf
Sister: Doris R. Kauling of Beckemeyer, IL
Brother and Sister-in-law: John (Mary) Falcetti of St. Louis, MO
Niece, nephew, great nieces and nephew, uncle, aunts and cousins
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Heartland Hospice.
Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
Services: Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, November 1, 2025, at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Monsignor William McGhee officiating. Private family interment.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
1
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Kurrus Funeral Home
1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223
Send FlowersNov
1
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
Kurrus Funeral Home
1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223
Send FlowersServices provided by
Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville