James “Jim” Lincoln, age 87, of Walcott, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 27, at United Methodist Church of Wilton. A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m., prior to the service. Military honors will be accorded by the Durant American Legion. Private burial will take place in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church of Wilton, Durant American Legion or UnityPoint Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Jim was born on Jan. 26, 1937, the son of Ernest and Lorriane (Hood) Lincoln in New Boston Township, Ill. After graduation, Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1955-1958. Jim married Lorna Weih on May 17, 1958. He later married Mary Westphal on May 29, 1994, in Branson, Mo.
Jim worked for 15 years at Farmers Grain and Lumber in Sunbury before taking on the role of area field manager for Pioneer Hybrid Seed Corn, retiring in 1999. In his younger years, Jim found joy in dancing, which led him to meet the love of his life, Mary. Together, they built a life filled with love, shared adventures, and cherished moments. He cherished relaxing days spent fishing and exploring new places through his travels. Jim was a devoted member of several organizations, including the Durant American Legion, Rock Island Moose Club, Eastern Iowa Polka Club, and the Walcott Community Club. His commitment to his community also included serving three terms on the Sunbury School Board.
Jim will be dearly missed by his wife, Mary; three daughters, Colleen (Jim) Petty, Susan (Richard) Lyon and Christa (Joe) Sloup; five stepchildren, Kevin Paper, Greg (Sheri) Paper, Beth (Brian) Beverlin, Craig (Kelly) Schnoor and Brian (Lynette) Schnoor; three grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; four great-grandsons; nine step-great-grandchildren; and one brother in-law, Frank Pallischeck.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lorraine; a sister, Virginia Pallischeck; and one granddaughter, Brittany Petty.
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