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James Lincoln Obituary
January 26, 1937 - December 21, 2024
James "Jim" Lincoln, age 87, of Walcott, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, December 27, 2024 at United Methodist Church of Wilton. A visitation will be held from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., prior to the service. Military honors will be accorded by the Durant American Legion. Private burial will take place in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church of Wilton, Durant American Legion or UnityPoint Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Jim was born on January 26, 1937, the son of Ernest and Lorriane (Hood) Lincoln in New Boston Township, Illinois. After graduation, Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1955-1958. Jim married Lorna Weih on May 17, 1958. He later married Mary Westphal on May 29, 1994 in Branson, Missouri.
Jim worked for 15 years at Farmers Grain and Lumber in Sunbury before taking on the role of Area Field Manager for Pioneer Hybrid Seed Corn, retiring in 1999. In his younger years, Jim found joy in dancing, which led him to meet the love of his life, Mary. Together, they built a life filled with love, shared adventures, and cherished moments. He cherished relaxing days spent fishing and exploring new places through his travels. Jim was a devoted member of several organizations, including the Durant American Legion, Rock Island Moose Club, Eastern Iowa Polka Club, and the Walcott Community Club. His commitment to his community also included serving three terms on the Sunbury School Board.
Jim will be dearly missed by his wife, Mary; three daughters, Colleen (Jim) Petty, Susan (Richard) Lyon and Christa (Joe) Sloup; five stepchildren, Kevin Paper, Greg (Sheri) Paper, Beth (Brian) Beverlin, Craig (Kelly) Schnoor and Brian (Lynette) Schnoor; three grandchildren; twelve step grandchildren; four great grandsons; nine step great grandchildren; and one brother in-law, Frank Pallischeck.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lorraine; a sister, Virginia Pallischeck; and one granddaughter, Brittany Petty.
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Tony & LuAnn Wulf
January 10, 2025
Thinking of you in your time of loss. Our sincere sympathy.
Jody Siebel
December 30, 2024
Dearest Mary and Family. I just this evening found out of Jim's passing. He definatly was a 1 of a kind guy. If i was sad, he always new what to say to lift my spirits. I always considered you and Jim, a couple that was my friend. God bless Mary and Family.. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Valerie Schmidt
December 27, 2024
Dear Mary and Family, Hugs to you Mary - So sorry for your loss! Jim was a great guy and I know you two were so happy together for 30 years. We had good times at our lunches at Slabys. He sure will be missed! Love, Val
John Hoffmann
December 27, 2024
Prayers to the family. Great person all around.
Brandi & Chad Claussen
December 26, 2024
Hugs and Prayers to Mary and the entire family! Jim was one of a kind and was welcoming to everyone- visits and "catch up" talks with Jim were always special. I'm so happy we had a great visit and a little "unscheduled tour" at the Pioneer Anniversary celebration. That was my favorite memory of the day! Please know our family is thinking of you and we wish we could be there to celebrate him.
Hugs!
The Claussen's
Chad, Brandi, Grady and Sawyer
Monte Christie
December 26, 2024
Mary and Family:
Sharon and I hold you in our hearts and prayer for his journey to Heaven. We will miss our calls and times we spent together. Jim was like a brother to me and no doubt we will miss him.
Love to you all
Monte and Sharon Christie
Vicky and Ralph Geest
December 25, 2024
Mary, Vicky and I are saddened by the news that Jim passed. You and your families have our condolences. He was always great to talk to if we saw him at a public event. He will be truly missed.
Pat and Mary Kay Benda
December 25, 2024
Sorry to hear, Mary. We enjoyed getting acquainted with both of you in October at Circa ‘21 and sharing some Wilton memories. God’s peace to you and family.
Cindy Helmold
December 25, 2024
To the family of Jim, Ron and I send our sympathy. Your fond memories will help you through this sad time.
Kim Ewing
December 24, 2024
I was very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. When I first moved to Walcott he was one of the first people I met. I was walking my dogs and he drove up behind me, stopped, rolled down the window and said "Smile!" , which made me smile and he said "That's better!"
Every time he saw me after that he called me Smiley.
He and Mary always had a dog treat ready whenever I walked by with my dogs.
He even "forced" me to dance at the polka club dances, even though I told him I would probably step on his feet, he wouldn't take no for an answer.
I only knew him for 10 years but he was very patriotic, kind and made me smile. I will miss seeing him.
Hugs to Mary and his family, I'm sure you will miss him very much.
Tami Nichols
December 23, 2024
Mary ,so sorry to hear about Jim. Mom loved having you as neighbors and friends. He was always smiling when ever he stopped over to visit. Hugs to you and your family.
Brett Eggert
December 23, 2024
My sympathies to your family. It was always nice to run into Jim and visit.
Martha Passalacqua
December 23, 2024
I only got to talk with Jim in person a couple of times when he visited in Clarksville, but he was also my friends dad. So we sent messages back and forth all the time through Christa. He was a wonderful friend to me with his little messages of encouragement. We both had the same medical problems so he kept me going and I tried to do the same for him. I know I'll miss those messages from him.
R.I.P. Jim you bravely fought the fight.
Lori Johansen
December 23, 2024
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My Mom & Jim LeCleir told me today and my heart goes out to you and all of his loved ones. I'm glad I was able to be in his (and your) company at the Circa play house this past Oct. He was a fun guy.
I pray for your peace.
With sincere condolences,
Lori
Brian Bland
December 22, 2024
Knew Jim growing up in Durant. He was always friendly and a great guy to talk with. Rest in peace Jim.
Dianne (Woods) Garner
December 22, 2024
So many memories of Jim from Sunbury. Grateful I got to talk to him just a couple months ago. What a great guy!
(((Hugs)) to all.
Doris Painter
December 22, 2024
Prayers to you all sorry for your loss
Vonnie Dittmer
December 22, 2024
Mary and family. So sorry to hear about Jim. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Terri Zinger
December 22, 2024
May your faith, family, friends and many memories comfort you all.
Dave & Kerry Madden
December 22, 2024
Our sympathy to the family. Jim was a great person.
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