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JAMES ZIPPRICH
JERSEYVILLE —James Joseph Zipprich, 69, born Dec. 25, 1948, in Greene County, died at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at his home.
He was the son of the late Jerome and Marie (Goetten) Zipprich.
He married Nancy Jean Kirbach, Feb. 27, 1981, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville.
Zipprich retired from GTE as a telephone cable splicer. He was a U.S. Army veteran (1968-1970) of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Jerseyville American Legion Post 492, and Jerseyville Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife Nancy Jean Zipprich, sons: Joshua James (Jennifer) Zipprich of Glen Carbon; Chad David (Kimberly) Zipprich of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren: Kayla Rose Zipprich, Carter James Zipprich, Alexa Taylor Zipprich, Austin Joseph Zipprich; sister, Barbara Zipprich of Jerseyville, brother, Michael (Nancy Jo) Zipprich of Elsah.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, in Jerseyville, with Prayer Service at 3:45 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 14 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, in Jerseyville.Father Marty Smith and Deacon John Bretz will officiate.
Burial will be at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Jerseyville, with full military rites by Jerseyville American Legion Post 492.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jerseyville American Legion Honor Guard, of which he was a member, or Holy Ghost/St. Francis Schools.
Alexander Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Zipprich
September 14, 2018
Jim was always such a sweet guy. We were in the same graduating class. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Becky Prough Alexander.
Justin Eilermann
September 13, 2018
Chad,
You & the entire Zipprich family have Stacy & I's deepest sympathies. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers for continued strength.
God Bless,
The Eilermann's
September 13, 2018
In our thoughts and prayers, Roger and Peggy Steckel
Amanda Scoggins
September 13, 2018
Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Alan & Tena Steinacher
September 13, 2018
Nancy,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alan & Tena Steinacher
Zena Brown
September 11, 2018
Prayers for your family!
Phil & Zena Brown
Don & Mary Ross
September 11, 2018
You are in our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time
September 11, 2018
So sorry for your loss Nancy. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Charles & Lisa Kallal
Jerry & Julie Giberson
September 10, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy and your family at this difficult time
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