BORN

1940

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Schramka-Densow Funeral Home - Thiensville

423 North Main Street

Thiensville, Wisconsin

James LaBonte Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2013.

LaBonte, James R.
Born to Eternal Life on January 7, 2013 at the age of 72 years. Beloved husband of Suzanne E. (Nee Steiner) for 42 years. Loving father of Anthony, Mark, Claire (Chad) Ritchie and David (Heather) LaBonte. Proud grandpa of Nathan and Luke Gartner and John, Noah, Jacob and Adam LaBonte. Dear brother of George (Fran) LaBonte and Linelle LaBonte. Further survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Russell and Pauline LaBonte and his grandson Benjamin LaBonte.
Special thanks to his family physician Dr. David Fagan and his staff, the Oncology Depts. at Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee and Horizon Hospice Care In-Home and Inpatient.
Visitation Friday, January 11 at the funeral home from 5:30 PM until time of Funeral Service at 7PM. Interment Saturday at 2PM at St. Mary's Cemetery, Menomonee Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission or the charity of your choice.

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January 12, 2013

Laurie Bauman (Heller)

Sue and family - I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. I hope you will find all the wonderful memories you have shared to help you through this difficult time.

January 12, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With deepest sympathies...
The Wolf Family
Gregg, Julie, Jenae, and Danielle

January 11, 2013

January 11, 2013
We have fond memories of Jim - a very compassionate man of God. So glad to have known him and will remember him with highest regards. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sue and the family.

David and Cheryl Cunningham

January 11, 2013

Marisa Dapier

LaBonte family - I am sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Marisa Linari Dapier

January 11, 2013

Marcia Beimling

Susie, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jim was a wonderful man and he loved you very much. Please call on us (Joyce and me) in the coming weeks ahead to go for walks, lunch, or visits. Love you, Marcia

January 10, 2013

Sue, Claire and David
Our prayers are with you. Knowing that Jim is in the arms of Jesus must surely bring you comfort.
Love to you and your family.
Linda and Lia Coker

January 10, 2013

Barbara Linke, SSND

Dear Sue and family,
Know of my care and prayerful support at Jim's passing. I am sorry I can't be with you this weekend. May friends and family bring you peace!
With love . . .

January 10, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We know you have many happy memories and hope they will bring you comfort in the days ahead. Love, Mary & Dick

January 9, 2013

Bob and Terry Harvey

Dave and Family,

Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family. Hopefully the beautiful memories you have of your dad will bring joy to you in those difficult times.

Blessings and peace,

January 9, 2013

With deepest sympathy for Linelle and her dear family, and with gratitude for her kind participation in our family.

Bernard M. Collins, Charlestown, MD

January 9, 2013

Rita Verhey

Hi Sue, my prayers go with you. I just viewed your family photos, what beautiful memories you have. He seemed to be a wonderful family man. God bless you.(Mequon classmate)

January 9, 2013

Nan Collins

Sympathy, condolences and prayers from Nan, Yeni and Sandi Collins, long time friends of Linelle LaBonte.

January 9, 2013

Violet & Dick Ruehle

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Sue and her family. We will miss him.

January 9, 2013

louise ann wisinski

Oh Linelle: First my sympathies on the loss of your brother. Second, my late parents and I have always had you in our hearts and prayers. On behalf of them, Louise, Florence and Edward Wisinski, and myself, God's blessings to you always.

January 9, 2013

Eric Schroeger

Who knows putt putt?

January 9, 2013

Paul & Linda Ecker

Sue & family, so sorry! Knowing God is the comfort that will get us through.

January 9, 2013

nathan gartner

grandpa I love you and look forward to spending a life of eternal happiness with you in the midst of heaven! Grandma i love you so much and my prayers go out for you.

January 9, 2013

My prayers and condolences to my one time classmate and still time friend Linelle and the LaBonte family in the passing of James. Peace and happy memories.

Jane (Underwood) Rasmussen

January 8, 2013

Sister Josephe Marie Flynn, SSND

My sympathy to my friend, Jim's sister Linelle, and to all in the LaBonte family, especially his precious wife Suzanne. There is surely no one Jim loves more than each one in his own family.
St. John Chrysostom (4th century) wrote: "Those whom we have loved and lost are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are."
Jim will never leave. He will always be with you. Watch for sweet, personal signs of his continuing love and care for each one of you.

January 8, 2013

Claire Ritchie

I love you Dad

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