Notes for: James ("Jim") Joseph Bodine

From Ronny Bodine (Nov. 10, 2019):

From Jackson County, Missouri Marriage Records:
James J. Bodine, of Stillwell, Johnson County, Kansas, born 28 Nov 1932 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas AND Rita B. Effertz, of Grandview, Jackson County, Missouri, born 3 May 1932 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, were married 10 Aug 1957 in Kansas City, by Rev. J. C. Ruysser, Catholic Priest. [Note: Rita Effertz is the daughter of Edmund and Marie (Muser) Effertz.]

Obituary, Kansas City (MO) Star of 22 Nov 2017.
JIM BODINE Jim Bodine of Kansas City, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., KCMO, with visitation and Rosary prior from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The family suggests contributions to www.Bishopsullivan.org Jim was born in Kansas City, KS on Nov. 28, 1932 to Katherine and Jesse Bodine. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and later graduated from Pittsburg Teachers College. Jim married Rita Effertz on Aug. 10, 1957. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Rita; six children: Cindi, Tim, Ron, Sharon, Mary and Barb; 14 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. Other survivors include his sisters: Alice Strieby and Louise Fleetwood. He was preceded in death by sister, Agnes, and two brothers: Richard and Ralph. Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. Arr.: McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145 (816) 942-6180.