James "Jim" Shay's obituary , Passed away on September 23, 2026 in Nicollet, Minnesota

James "Jim" Shay

June 29, 1948 - September 23, 2026 (78 years old)

Nicollet, Minnesota

James "Jim" Shay's obituary , Passed away on September 23, 2026 in Nicollet, Minnesota

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James "Jim" Shay

June 29, 1948 - September 23, 2026 (78 years old)

Nicollet, Minnesota

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James Shay Obituary

James Shay, born on June 29, 1948, passed away on September 23, 2026. James leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Shay to pay them a last tribute.

He is survived by: his wife Sonja; his children, Jenny (Dan Ahlers), Chris (Michelle Shay), Becky (Paul Thigpen) and Tim (Christine Shay); his grandchildren, Nick, Jasmin Ahlers, Ashley Polich, Bailey, Brandon Hale, Whitney Ahlers, Taylor, Kayla Shay, Logan Shay (Madison Nolz), Nolan Thigpen, Taya Thigpen, Landon Shay, Titus Shay, Ephraim Shay and Josslyn; his great grandchildren, Aowyn, Theodyn, Piper, Thomas, Holton and Harrison; his sister Janet Herz (Pat); and his brother-in-law Fred Froehlich (Dianne). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (604 Main St, Nicollet, MN 56074). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes



Tue

Sep 29

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Trinity Lutheran Church
604 Main St, Nicollet, MN 56074

Wed

Sep 30

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Trinity Lutheran Church
604 Main St, Nicollet, MN 56074

Wed

Sep 30

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Trinity Lutheran Church
604 Main St, Nicollet, MN 56074

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