James Dale "Jim" DeBoom's obituary , Passed away on March 12, 2026 in Hartley, Iowa

James Dale "Jim" DeBoom

January 5, 1940 - March 12, 2026 (86 years old)

Hartley, Iowa

James Dale "Jim" DeBoom's obituary , Passed away on March 12, 2026 in Hartley, Iowa

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Hartley Funeral Home

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James Dale "Jim" DeBoom

January 5, 1940 - March 12, 2026 (86 years old)

Hartley, Iowa

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James Dale DeBoom Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Dale DeBoom (Hartley, Iowa), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Dale left this world on March 12, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cornelius DeBoom and Pearl DeBoom (Blok); his sisters, Twyla Ritter, Shirley Sohn and Carol Ruby; his brothers-in-law, Verl Ritter, Ronald Sohn, John Ruby and Marshall "Red" Garneau; and his in-laws, Stephen and Kathleen Cole (Cullen).

He is survived by: his wife Mary Cole of Sutherland, IA; his daughter Kathi Hill (Scott); his grandchildren, Lucas Hill, Katie Hill and Samantha Tsang (Brian); his daughter Teri Lehner (Bill); his granddaughters, Brittany Wynia (Brady), Emily Lehner (Parker Metzger) and Rita Schau (Robie); his great grandchildren, Dallas Ripke (Mike) and Colton Schau; his grandchildren, Houston, Rutger Tsang, Covey, Baker, Boden Wynia, Baylor and Bergen Ripke; and his sister Audrey Garneau of Peru, Maine.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hartley Funeral Home



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March 19, 2026

With love, Wally Sr. and Wally Jr. Miller lit a candle


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March 19, 2026

With love, Wally Sr. and Wally Jr. Miller sent flowers

“Holding you in our hearts during this difficult time. May peace and comfort find you in the memories you shared.”


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Fri

Mar 20

Visitation

Hartley Funeral Home
830 2nd St NE, Hartley, IA 51346

Sat

Mar 21

Funeral service

United Methodist Church
214 W 2nd St, Sutherland, IA 51058

Sat

Mar 21

Burial

Waterman Township Cemetery

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