James Capesius Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Capesius, 84, of LuVerne passed away on August 23, 2017 at the Algona Good Samaritan Care Center. Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph, with Rev. Peter Nguyen celebrating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 PM Sunday at the church, with a 4:00 PM Rosary. James Julius Capesius, the son of Julius and Mary (Reding) Capesius, was born on April 22, 1933 in Algona, Iowa. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On February 17, 1962 James was united in marriage with Beatrice Bormann at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph. James was a farmer in the LuVerne area retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and he enjoyed camping, fishing and farming. James is survived by his children; Gerald Capesius of LuVerne, Michael (Jan Fandel) Capesius of LuVerne, Mary Kay (Tory) Prasco of Crown Point, Indiana and Jennifer (Jim) Ludwig of Wesley; grandchildren: Lexi, Joey, and Annie Prasco, Nick, Katie and John Ludwig and Caelyn and Kylie Capesius; and a brother, Thomas (Lillian) Capesius of Algona. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beatrice in 2015; a daughter Susie Capesius; a sister, Mary Joyce Capesius; and a brother, John Capesius.

James Capesius

April 22, 1933 - August 23, 2017