James McLain Obituary
The passing of James McLain of Decorah, Iowa occurred on November 2, 2026. James, born on June 4, 1947, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James McLain or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred McLain and Virginia McLain (Harms); his in-laws, Earl and Barbara Winter (Falck); and his brother Bill McLain.
He is survived by: his wife Catherine; his children, Michelle, Jaime, Vanessa and Alison; his grandchildren, April, William Kruse (Michelle), Jameson, Kaelyn McLain (Jaime), Ashton, Wyatt, Brystol Burr (Vanessa), Jesse and Chase Flack (Tim); his siblings, Barb, Don Henderson, Mike and Carol McLain; and his cousins, Donald, Sally Stromseth, Mae Judas and Sonja Molitor.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 8th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Helms Funeral Home (306 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
