Buechele James "Jim" J. Buechele, age 67, of Blaine, passed away peacefully March 31, 2003. Preceded in death by 2 sisters, Marge Cowan and Donna Phillips. Survived by wife, Shirley; daughter, Cindy (George) Kuch; 3 sons, Steve, Tim and Jeff; 5 grandchildren, Neeshia, Jessica, Melissa, Nicholas and Kaylie; 4 brothers, Don (Doreen), Dave (Norma), Ray (Bev) and Jerry (Nancy); sister-in-law, Deb (Butch) Gaffney; 2 brothers-in-law, Jerry Cowan and Monty Phillips; loving caregiver & angel, Wendy; devoted pet, Lucky; several nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Visitation Thursday, April 3, 4-7 pm, with prayer service 7 pm at Washburn- McReavy Seman Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, and one hour prior to service at church Friday. Mass of the Resurrection 11 am Friday, April 4 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 707 89th Ave NE, Blaine. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Allina Hospice. Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel 763-767-1000

Published on April 2, 2003


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