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IN LOVING MEMORY OF James "Jim" McLain
James "Jim"
McLain
Jun 4, 1947 — Nov 2, 2026
Decorah
Funeral Services for James "Jim" McLain
Visitation
Sunday
Helms Funeral Home
1:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)
Funeral Service
Monday
Helms Funeral Home
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Celebration of Life
Monday
VFW Post 1977
1:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)
James "Jim" McLain's Obituary
James "Jim" McLain, age 79, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2026, at The Highlands in Decorah, Iowa, surrounded by family.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water Street, Decorah, Iowa 52101, with Pastor Duane Smith presiding. Burial will follow at Russell Cemetery.
Celebration of life will follow the funeral service from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Monday at the VFW Post 1977, 104 State St., Decorah, Iowa 52101.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water St., Decorah, Iowa 52101.
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