James J. "Jim" Tigges's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2024 in Dubuque, Iowa

James J. "Jim" Tigges

April 2, 1948 - October 8, 2024 (76 years old)

Dubuque, Iowa

James J. "Jim" Tigges's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2024 in Dubuque, Iowa

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Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory

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James J. "Jim" Tigges

April 2, 1948 - October 8, 2024 (76 years old)

Dubuque, Iowa

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He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerald Tigges and Stella Tigges (Julie Tigges); his parents-in-law, Earl Loney and Evelyn Loney; his brother Mike Tigges; his brother-in-law Terry McGovern; and his nephew Todd McGovern.

He is survived by: his sons, Adam Tigges (Michele) and Luke Tigges (Brooke); his wife Julie; his sisters, Betty McGovern and Linda Medley; his siblings-in-law, Dave Loney (Lori), Dan Loney (Cindy), Rod Loney (Cathy), John Loney (Nair), Chris Schmidt (Cai) and Mary Loney-Bichell (Ken); his great grandchildren, Gabriella, Abigail, Allison, Olivia, Ruth, Josie, Derik, Emma, Trever, Lilyan, Eva, Drake and Kyllian; and his friend Bill White. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, a Jim Tigges memorial fund has been established.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory



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May 23, 2026

Owen Thumser wrote a sympathy message

“Love to you grandpa rest easy say hello to the big man for me I know you would way rather want to be up there then down here i never knew you well but the times we together you loved as I was someone you knew your whole life and i hope you know you pushing god upon me and drake has brought a big impact on me and i go to church every Sunday possible and a youth group at night. With that i will pray to you and God all I can really say is "Thank You" i will always remember "who loves me" God does.”


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Oct 11

Visitation

Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory
2595 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003

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Oct 11

Memorial service

Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory
2595 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003

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Oct 18

Celebration of life

14877 US Hwy 20 W, East Dubuque, IL 61025

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