James E. “Jim” Vilona

James was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on August 27, 1950, a son of the late Helen E. (Hintsala) and Bruno A Vilona. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1969, attended Northern Michigan University.

Jim worked as a general laborer in the Ishpeming area, working construction, driving truck and a school bus driver. He was a life-time Minnesota Vikings Fan, played softball for Hickey’s softball team, and was a softball umpire in Marquette County for many years. Jim enjoyed the outdoors.

Jim is survived by two daughters, Tracy (fiancee Dean Vosburgh) Lambright, of Great Cacapon, WV; and Kristy (Marty) Brown, of Waynesboro, PA; 3 grandchildren: Brianna Cunningham, Karlee and Sophia Brown, along with nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Debra (Bond) Vilona.

A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at a later date.

Inurnment will take place at the Ishpeming Cemetery.

Jim’s obituary may be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie .com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.