Sgt. James C. Kearney Iii Obituary November 1, 2004

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Sgt. James C.

Kearney Iii

April 4, 1982 – November 1, 2004

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Birthplace: Atlantic, Iowa Resided In: Emerson, Iowa Sgt. James C. Kearney III, age 22, of Emerson, Iowa passed away Monday, November 1, 2004 near Sharan, Afghanistan while serving his country in the Iowa National Guard, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry. Sgt James Charles Kearney III was born April 4, 1982 in Atlantic, Iowa the son of James C. Kearney, Jr and Theresa Klocke Kearney. The family moved to Emerson, Iowa when James was 5 years old. He graduated from the Nishna Valley High School in 2001. While in high school and after graduation James worked for Park Place in Glenwood until going to work for Red Oak Die Casting where he worked for a short time before being deployed to Afghanistan. While serving in Afghanistan James received the Bronze Star Medal (Posthumous), the Purple Heart (Posthumous), the Army Good Conduct Medal (Posthumous), the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal With M Device, the Army Service Ribbon, the Combat Infantry Badge (Posthumous), the Weapons Qualification Badge (M16A2-Expert), and the Weapons Qualification Badge (M249-Expert). James was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and a former member of the Boy Scouts of America where he earned the rank of Life Scout. He was also a volunteer counselor at Camp Cedars for Boy Scouts. He was preceded in death by his grandfather: James C. Kearney, Sr.; and his uncle: Peter W. Kearney. Survivors include his parents: James C. Kearney, Jr. and Theresa Kearney of Emerson, Iowa; 2 brothers: Jeremy Kearney stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington; and Brandon Kearney of Emerson, Iowa; sister: Melinda Pease and husband Paul of Council Bluffs, Iowa; nephew: Tommy Pease of Council Bluffs, Iowa; grandparents: Pauline Kearney of Milton, Florida; and Don and Alice Klocke of Adrian, Michigan; great grandmother: Hazel Lyshik of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; many aunts and uncles; cousins; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Ken Gross, Celebrant. Burial will be in the Emerson, Iowa Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Soldiers of the Iowa Army National Guard. Prayer services will be at 6 PM Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at St. Mary's Church with visitation to follow until 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials in memory of James Kearney are suggested to the USO in support of all troops deployed. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation:
Date: 11/9/2004 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Comments: There will be a prayer service at 6 PM with visitation with the family to follow.	St. Mary's Catholic Church 1510 Highland Ave. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 11/10/2004 Time: 10:30 AM Comments:	St. Mary's Catholic Church 1510 Highland Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 11/10/2004 Time: Following the services Comments:	Emerson Cemetery US Hwy 59 and US Hwy 34 Emerson, IA Get a Map Driving Directions

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