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MARQUETTE, MI – James H. Constance, 95, of Marquette, died Thursday afternoon, October 22, 2026, at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee.
He was born January 15, 1931, in Marquette, a son of Harry and Dena (Dupras) Constance. He was a 1949 graduate of Bishop Baraga High School and was a lifelong area resident.
Jim served in the US Army and was a Korean Conflict veteran.
He married Joyce Swenor in Marquette on January 14, 1956.
Jim worked for three years on the iron ore boats before taking a position in civil service as a plumber at the former KI Sawyer AFB for 25 years until his retirement.
He was a member of the American Legion and served on their honor guard. He also was a member of the Marquette Golf Club and enjoyed playing poker with friends, frequent trips to Green Bay and attending estate auctions.
Jim is survived by his wife of 70 years, Joyce Constance of Marquette; children, Mary Rabitalle, Jim (Kelli) Constance and Linda Carlson, all of Marquette; grandchildren, Harrison (Heidi) Norville, Laura Rabitalle, Alyssa (Andy) Koval, Kasey (TJ) Damrow and Ryan (Brittany) Carlson; great-grandchildren, Makhayla (Phil Smyth) Norville, Gage Hoy, Jenna Hoy, Fallyn Norville, Harrison Jr. and Everly Koval; a great-great-grandchild, Alyana Thill; special nephew, Bruce Constance of Marquette; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by parents; siblings, Donald, Robert & Clarence; son-in-law, Steve Rabitalle.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 1 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the Marquette American Legion Post 44.
Fassbender Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories may be shared at fassbenderswansonhansen.com