James Vales

James Vales obituary, Eagle River, WI

James Vales

James Vales Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home & Alpha Crematory on Jul. 5, 2024.

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Jim Vales, age 82, a resident of Eagle River, WI since 1982, passed away on June 28, 2024 in Land O'Lakes, WI. Jim was born on September 26, 1941 in Chicago, IL to James and Sylvia Vales. Jim was a baker for many years who owned and operated Vales' Bakery in Cicero and Round Lake, IL and PJ's Bakery in Three Lakes, WI. Jim enjoyed snowmobiling and boating in his free time.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law: Kathleen Vales.
Jim is survived by his children: Darin Vales of Land O'Lakes, WI and Shelley (Dave) Bauer of Eagle River, WI; Special friends: Mary Vales of Land O'Lakes, WI and JoRene Youman of Eagle River, WI; and grandson: Joshua Vales of Land O'Lakes, WI.
Private funeral services will be held at a later date.

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