Obituary: James Van Lith

James Van Lith, 73, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away on June 4, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial was June 8 in St. John's Catholic Church. Burial was in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford. Fr. Reese Weber officiated. Special music was provided by Dianne Allmaras and Kerstin Allmaras. Casket bearers were Richard Ryan, Richard O'Connor, Mark Seiler, Robert Lies, Scott Reis and James Dockter Sr. Military honors were provided by American Legion, Raymond B. Thorn, Post 30.

James Van Lith was born on February 14, 1945 in New Rockford to Peter and Dorothy Van Lith. He graduated from St. John's Academy in 1963. He entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany, after which James returned to New Rockford. He worked for local farmers and later for Dakota Growers Pasta Plant. Most recently he worked for the New Rockford Park Board.

James was a member of the St. John's Catholic Church and the American Legion.

He is survived by his two sisters, Mary Ann Lies and Delores (John) Swanson, and one brother, Terry (Beverly) Koepplin.

James was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Peter.

Arrangements made by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.