James "Jim" Maguire, 86, of Columbus, Nebraska, (formerly of Humphrey, Nebraska) died Saturday, September 24, 2022, at his home at Prairie Village in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 1, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Father Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Friday, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM with a vigil service at 7:00 PM at the church. Visitation will continue on Saturday, from 9:00 AM until service time, also at the church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post 80 Foltz Zuerlein & VFW Post 7725. Memorials may be directed to St. Francis Catholic Church or family's choice.

James J. Maguire was born on October 23, 1935, in Humphrey, Nebraska, to Fred and Cecilia (Cook) Maguire. He grew up on the family farm near Humphrey and graduated from St. Francis Catholic School in 1953. He entered the United States Army in 1958 and served until his honorable discharge in 1960. On September 6, 1958, Jim was united in marriage to the Love of his life, Yvonne "Bonnie" Von Tersch at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. The couple was blessed with six children. Jim was a very devoted husband, father, and son whose faith in God was paramount in his life. His greatest joys were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jim was a farmer, agri-business owner and worked at the Tarnov Co-op for 20 years after his retirement. Jim loved his trips to Hawaii and it brought him great joy to take over 125 people – some complete strangers – to Hawaii to share his passion for the Islands. He loved spending time with his family, making room for ice cream, playing cards, eating crab legs, and praying the rosary.

Jim is survived by:
Son: Don and Lori Maguire, Norfolk NE
Grandchildren: Craig Maguire (Georgia) (4 great grandchildren); Jamie Charette (Scott) (5 great grandchildren); Brooke Maguire; Jared Maguire; Kristin Magana (Juan)
Daughter: Joann & Gary Groteluschen Columbus, NE
Grandchildren: Justin (Chantell) Groteluschen (3 great grandchildren); Amber (Mike) Chong (3-Foster great grandchildren); Ryan (Tara) Groteluschen (3 great grandchildren); April (Josh) Sypal (3 great grandchildren)
Son: Ray Maguire & Kathie Bradley Yankton, SD
Grandchildren: Kyle Maguire (2 great grandchildren); Jessica Maguire; Tyler Maguire (Kelsey) (2 great grandchildren); Alex Maguire; Madison Maguire
Son: Steve and Julie Maguire David City NE
Grandchildren: Emily (Jess) Liberatore-Maguire; Erin (Justin) Povich; Mitchell Maguire; Spencer Maguire; Nolan Maguire
Son: Ken & Darien Maguire, Indianapolis, Indiana
Grandchildren: Joshua (Emilee) Maguire; Callista Maguire; Elizabeth Maguire
Daughter: Jeanne & Kevin Cattau Norfolk, NE
Grandchildren: Jordan Cattau; Ashley (Dylan) DeGroff; Dylan Cattau; Christian Cattau; Kayleigh Cattau

Jim was preceded in death by:
Wife of 43 years: Yvonne "Bonnie" Maguire
Parents: Fred & Cecilia Maguire
Brothers: Mark (Vernie) Maguire; George (Jeanette) Maguire; Richard (Jeannine) Maguire
Infant twin brothers: Michael Maguire & Patrick Maguire