James Richard Lingholm

James Richard Lingholm, age 56 of Nashville, died suddenly Saturday morning, January 7, 2012. He was born in Joliet, Illinois on October 27, 1955, the son of Eugene and Winifred (Hutchinson) Lingholm. Jim enjoyed taking part in outdoor activities, but took special pleasure in reading about the Great Lakes shipwrecks, watching NASCAR, (Dale Jr.), collecting firearms, and listening to music. He was employed for 25 years at the Charlotte Chair company before working and retiring from Magna International in Lowell, Michigan.

Jim is survived by his wife, Diane (Downing) Lingholm; son, Matthew James Lingholm; sisters: Patty (Bruce) Vincent, Anita (Gary) Henline, Pam (Richard) Hargus; brother, Larry Lingholm, many nieces and nephews, mother and father-in-law: Howard and Pat Downing and special friends: Robert and Naomi Taylor.

Jim's infectious laughter and great sense of humor will be greatly missed but always remembered.

Memorial Contributions:
American Diabetes Association
Grand Rapids MI  Office
3940 Broadmoor Ave. SE
Suite 100
Grand Rapids, MI  49512

Visitation:
Wednesday January 11, 2012 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
328 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058

Funeral Service:
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 @ 3:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Rev. Robert Taylor, officiating