James "Jim" Shoemaker's obituary , Passed away on October 20, 2025 in Oneill, Nebraska

James "Jim" Shoemaker

October 13, 1942 - October 20, 2025 (83 years old)

Oneill, Nebraska

James "Jim" Shoemaker's obituary , Passed away on October 20, 2025 in Oneill, Nebraska

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Biglins Mortuary

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James "Jim" Shoemaker

October 13, 1942 - October 20, 2025 (83 years old)

Oneill, Nebraska

James Shoemaker Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Shoemaker of Oneill, Nebraska, who passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Shoemaker to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Shoemaker and Cleta Shoemaker (McNichols) of O'Neill, NE.; his siblings, Gene and Joann Schaaf; and his children, Margaret Pierce (Maggie), George and Jimmy Shoemaker.

He is survived by: his wife Dianne Moeller; his children, Jo Ellen (John Akerboom), Maureen Shoemaker of Columbus, NE, Mary Long of Omaha, NE and Chris (Sarah Shoemaker); his son-in-law Lynn Pierce of Lincoln, NE; his grandchildren, Rachel, Brady, Olivia, Samantha, Haley, Seth, Jamie, Hannah, Nick and Jack; his great grandchild Emilia; and his siblings, Mary Ellen Humpal of LaCrosse, WI and Jerry Shoemaker of O'Neill, NE. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Biglin's Mortuary - O'Neill (111 N 3rd St, O'Neill, NE 68763). A rosary will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church (104 S Tuller St, Atkinson, NE 68713). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the O'Neill Cemetery (292-300 Liberty Ave, O'Neill, NE 68763).

Memorials may be directed to the Nebraska Chapter of Alzheimer's Association and St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Biglins Mortuary



Fri

Oct 24

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Biglin's Mortuary - O'Neill
111 N 3rd St, O'Neill, NE 68763

Fri

Oct 24

Rosary

7:00 PM

Biglin's Mortuary - O'Neill
111 N 3rd St, O'Neill, NE 68763

Sat

Oct 25

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Joseph's Catholic Church
104 S Tuller St, Atkinson, NE 68713

Sat

Oct 25

Graveside service

11:30 AM

O'Neill Cemetery
292-300 Liberty Ave, O'Neill, NE 68763

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