James "Jim" Utzka's obituary , Passed away on September 13, 2026 in Easton, Minnesota

James "Jim" Utzka

December 30, 1940 - September 13, 2026 (85 years old)

Easton, Minnesota

James "Jim" Utzka's obituary , Passed away on September 13, 2026 in Easton, Minnesota

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James "Jim" Utzka

December 30, 1940 - September 13, 2026 (85 years old)

Easton, Minnesota

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James Utzka Obituary

James Utzka (Easton, Minnesota) passed away on September 13, 2026. James, born on December 30, 1940, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Utzka to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Anna M Baumgartner and John P. Utzka; his brothers, Johnny Utzka, Eugene Utzka, Lloyd Utzka and David Utzka; and his grandson Travis.

He is survived by: his children, Deborah Ternes (Paul), Bradley Utzka (Patti), Thomas Utzka and Mary Chouanard (Howard); and his grandchildren, Michael Westphal (Carrie), Nathaniel Ternes, Clarissa Witzany (Jake), Courtney Reyant (Jared), Cody Chouanard (Claire), Colin Chouanard, Logan Utzka and Caleb Utzka. He is also survived by 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (100 Park St N, Minnesota Lake, MN 56068). A funeral Mass was held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bruss-Heitner Funeral Homes



Mon

Sep 21

Visitation

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
100 Park St N, Minnesota Lake, MN 56068

Mon

Sep 21

Funeral Mass

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
100 Park St N, Minnesota Lake, MN 56068

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