James E. Maloney, 96, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, surrounded by his loving family under the care of Interim Hospice of Western Wisconsin.

                Jim was born December 2, 1928 in Phillips, WI, the son of Edmund James and Mona (Piper) Maloney. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He served in Japan with the Army of Occupation.

                On September 6, 1952, Jim married Evelyn Iverson at St. Charles Church in Chippewa Falls.

                Jim was a switchman/yardmaster for the Soo Line Railroad for many years. He was a member of Holy Ghost Church. Jim was a volunteer at Wissota Health & Regional Vent Center.

                Jim is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn; two sons, Tim Maloney and Patrick (Debb Stoll) Maloney both of Chippewa Falls; two daughters, Sue (Tony) Hebert of Chetek and Sara Maloney of Minnetonka, MN; sister, Judy McNamara of Chippewa Falls; sister-in-law, Gyda Nadreau; grandchildren, Brooke (Joel) Jacobson and Brandon Maloney; four great grandchildren, Will, Rachel, Megan and Katelyn Jacobson; and relatives and friends.

                Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Mary Alice Maloney.

                Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 23rd at the Horan Funeral Home in Chippewa Falls. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery in Chippewa Falls.

                Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 23rd at the funeral home.

                Jim’s family would like to thank the staff at Our House and Interim Hospice of Western Wisconsin.

AFTER SERVICE NOTICE:

Funeral services for James E. Maloney were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 23 at the Horan Funeral Home in Chippewa Falls.

Chaplain James Billings officiated at the service and at the prayers of interment in Hope Cemetery in Chippewa Falls.

Readings were given by Megan and Rachel Jacobson.

Casket bearers were Tony Hebert, Joel and Will Jacobson, Brandon, Pat and Tim Maloney and Paul Nadreau.