We are sad to announce that on April 18, 2024, at the age of 78, James L Hawes of Atlantic, Iowa, born in Oakland, California passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James L Hawes to pay them a last tribute.

As we reminisce about the times shared, let us find comfort in knowing that James' legacy lives on in the small, everyday moments that bring us joy and connection. In the tapestry of our lives, his presence is woven into the fabric of our fondest memories, a gentle reminder of the impact James has had on our hearts.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Leroy Earl and Audrey Elizabeth Hawes (Laugel); his wife Susan Anne Hawes (Cooper); his son Jesus; his siblings, Joan Kunze (Brad) of Lewis, Iowa and Robert Hawes of Des Moines, Iowa; his niece Natalia Kunze of Griswold, Iowa; and his nephews, Benjamin Kunze of Atlantic, Iowa, Robert Kunze of Lewis, Iowa and Michael Kunze of Lewis, Iowa..

A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church (106 W 6th St, Atlantic, IA 50022). A committal service was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM at the Saint Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery (106 W 6th St, Atlantic, IA 50022).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Homes