James Francis Bogowith
Age 88, most recently residing in Hillsboro, Missouri, passed away on February 3rd, 2022 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Born September 13th, 1933 in St. Louis to his late parents John and Frances (nee Mertensmeyer) Bogowith. On April 7th, 1956 he married his sweetheart, the late Cecilia (nee Doerrer) Bogowith at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri. James worked as a forklift driver and when retired, he greatly enjoyed Bonsai gardening, was an avid coin collector, liked oil painting, and loved to fish with his brother Jerry.
Survived by:
Sons- James P. (Lynn) Bogowith of Gainsville, Missouri
Stephen (Doris) Bogowith of Edwardsville, Illinois
Gerard (Julie) Bogowith of Collinsville, Illinois
Kenneth (Rebecca) Bogowith of Hillsboro, Missouri
Daughter- Lisa (Bob) Schaeffer of Norfolk, Virginia
Sister-Carol (the late Bob) Jorgen of Fenton, Missouri
Brother-Jerome (Maureen) Bogowith of Fenton, Missouri
Grandfather of 23 Grandchildren
Great-Grandfather of 43 Great-Grandchildren
In addition to his parents and loving wife Cecilia, he is preceded in death by his brother Jack Bogowith and sisters Dorothy Steber and Larissa Rupcinski.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 would be greatly appreciated.
Burial of Cremains- To take place at a later date at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
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