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James Jokerst

May 23, 1926 — November 14, 2018

James Joseph Jokerst, 92, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away November 14, 2018 at the Midland Hospice House. James was born on May 23, 1926 in Waco, Nebraska. Son of Charles and Magdelena Schilly Jokerst. James graduated from high school in York, Nebraska. He served in the United States Army, where he was stationed at the Panama Canal. He worked for Minneapolis Moline and Gehl Manufacturing Company for over thirty years.

James married the love of his life Irene Messiaen on August 25, 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska at St. Mary Catholic Church. Together they had three children.

He was a member St. Mary’s Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in Salina, Kansas for over forty years.

James is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and seven sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years Irene Jokerst, his three children, Kathy (John) Ellison of Topeka, Mike Jokerst of Topeka, and Judy Dipman of Topeka; four grandchildren, Corey Dipman of Quinter, Kansas, Shawna Camargo of Topeka, Amber Dipman of Topeka, and Brenna North of Topeka; and five great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on November 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, starting at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church Love-N-Learn Daycare. 232 East Cloud Street, Salina, Kansas, 67401 or sent in the care of Brennan Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW Sixth Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66603. www.brennanmathenafh.com

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Visitation

Monday, November 26, 2018

Starts at 9:00 am (Central time)

Christ the King Catholic Church

5973 SW 25th St, Topeka, KS 66614

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Mass of Christian Burial

Monday, November 26, 2018

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Christ the King Catholic Church

5973 SW 25th St, Topeka, KS 66614

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Graveside Service

Monday, November 26, 2018

Starts at 11:15 am (Central time)

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