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James F. Gleason Jr.

November 2, 1947 - March 21, 2024

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St. Paul Lutheran Church
818 Franklin Sq.
Michigan City, IN 46360
Thursday 4/4, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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St. Paul Lutheran Church
818 Franklin Sq.
Michigan City, IN 46360
Thursday 4/4, 11:00 am

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James F. Gleason Jr., age 76, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Franciscan Health. He was born on November 2, 1947 in Michigan City, to James F. Gleason Sr. and Mildred Riddle.

James is survived by his loving wife of nearly 56 years, Judith (née Barts) Gleason; children: Daniel Gleason and Heidi Ponder; grandchildren: Dylan Gleason, Makayla Gleason, and Cole Ponder; step-brother: Keith (Linda) Miller.

He was preceded in passing by his parents; step-father; Edward Riddle; step-mother: Betty Gleason.

In 1966, James graduated from Elston High School. He was a United States Postal Carrier for 36 years and an avid coin and stamp collector as well as an accomplished guitar player and fur trapper. A Chicago sports fan, you could catch him cheering for the Bears and White Sox. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and he will be dearly missed.

Friends are invited to visit with James’s family on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 818 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN 46360, with Pastor Mark Reshan officiating. Burial to follow at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made in James’s name to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

To sign online guestbook or leave condolences, please visit: www.carlislefh.com or (219) 874-4214.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church
818 Franklin Sq.
Michigan City, IN 46360
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Thursday 4/4, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
St. Paul Lutheran Church
818 Franklin Sq.
Michigan City, IN 46360
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Thursday 4/4, 11:00 am
Cemetery

James F. Gleason Jr., age 76, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Franciscan Health. He was born on November 2, 1947 in Michigan City, to James F. Gleason Sr. and Mildred Riddle. James is survived by his loving wife of nearly 56 years, Judith (née Barts) Gleason; children: DanielContinue Reading

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Jim Oliver left a message on March 26, 2024:
Very sorry for the loss of Jim. Prayers go out for him and family. I was on his route for years before he retired. Very nice man who loved his wife and family! Rest in Peace Jim
Edward Denham left a message on March 26, 2024:
Enjoyed working with Jim for many years at Michigan City Post Office. Condolences to the family.
Pr. Rodney Juell left a message on March 25, 2024:
I fondly remember Jim as we shared our common passion for stamp collecting when I was privileged to serve as pastor of St. Paul back in the 1970s. I still have some of the "first-day-of-rate" covers he made for me. "Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord".
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