James L. ‘Jim’ Iattoni, 87, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday August 16, 2022, at Woodland Court Elder Services, under the care of Compassus Hospice Care. Jim was born on April 15, 1935, in Merrill, son of the late Louis and Hazel (Krueger) Iattoni. He married Caroline Klimek on October 29, 1955. She preceded him in death in 1994. On May 5, 2013, Jim married Elaine Kurtzweil. She survives. Jim was the owner and operator of James Iattoni and Sons Masonry, he also did work dairy farming and logging. He enjoyed motorcycles and having coffee with friends at Pine Ridge and McDonald’s.
Jim is survived by his wife, Elaine Iattoni of Merrill; children, Linda (James Jr.) Millican of White House, Tennessee, Bruce (Ann) Iattoni of Merrill, Julia (Brian) Woller of Merrill, and Alan (Ginger) Iattoni of Merrill; stepchildren, Lyle Kurtzweil Jr. of Marathon, and Nancy Kurtzweil of Pardeeville; Nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and siblings, Lois Jaecks, Joann (Bill) Clegg, GlorianIattoni, and Richard (Connie) Iattoni. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Iattoni; his parents, Louis and Hazel Iattoni; and brother-in-law, Lenard Jaecks.
The funeral service for Jim will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. Pastor Justin Spady will officiate. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Town of Rock Falls. Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M., Monday at the funeral home. Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com