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ISHPEMING, MI – James O. Haines, age 76, of Ishpeming Twp., passed peacefully on January 15, 2021, in the burn trauma unit, in Ann Arbor, Mi.
Jim was born in Saginaw and later moved to Benton Harbor where he graduated from high school and attended Lake Michigan College. Jim and his wife began building their home in Ishpeming Township in 1990 and settled there in 1996. Jim was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 7, retiring in 2009.
Jim enjoyed his life: building his house and shop, rebuilding machinery, living in the woods, having beers with friends, and the monthly trips to Big Bay for Folk Jam Night.
Jim is survived by his wife, Janann, a daughter, Anita Marie, a son, Bill, and several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Walter.