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James was preceded in death by his parents, wife Carolyn, brothers, John, Richard, Robert and Dean Dentel, and sisters, Sharon Sullins and Janice Simon. James is survived by his three daughters, Robin (Mark) Johnson of Ottawa Lake, Vicki (Brian) Holycross of Ida, and Lisa (Scott) Bliss of Ida; Nine grandchildren, Abigail and Aubrey Johnson, Dalton, Dustin, Dillon, and Dane Holycross, and Ariana, Dakota, and Madalyn Bliss; and three sisters, Phyllis Sedelbauer, Ruth Stoianowski, and Jean Rorke.
Friends may gather at the Capaul Funeral Home, Ida, MI, Tuesday, July 22 from 3-8PM. He will lie-in-state on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Capaul Funeral Home from 10AM until the service at 11AM. Burial will take place immediately following the funeral service at Lulu Cemetery in Ida, MI.
Memorial contributions can be made out to Lambertville United Methodist Church or the American Legion Lynn C. Weeman Post 514 Ida, MI.
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Ruth Sharon Dentel/ Snader
August 3, 2025
Uncle Jim ,was a good hearted man who had respect for all people. He
was kind and very considerate of others and honesty was a big part of who he was. He was full of fun and always willing to help others at any time,
day or night. Uncle Jim will surely be missed. He had a love for the Lord.
Ruth Sharon Dentel/ Snader
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Janice weaver
August 2, 2025
Uncle Jim was a great uncle who we would visit when our family visited my grandparents every summer. He was so kind to us and I have many fond memories of him. He was very patient while teaching me to water ski on Clarks Lake and he always helped us learn how to ride his horses. I also remember him giving me rides on his motorcycle. What fun memories and what a great guy to take so much time for his nieces and nephews. Janice Dentel Weaver from Pennsylvania
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