Vinzant James, 67, of Catawba, WI, passed away peacefully on 2/6 with his wife & children at his side after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Hazel & father, Paul. Survived by wife of 44 years, LaVerne; 5 children, Christopher (Mary) of Blaine, Jeffrey of Knapp, WI, Lisa (Rick) Ferrick of Hudson, WI, Paul (Deanna) of Ham Lake, and Bruce (Jenny) of Hudson; 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and sister, Joan (Tony) Stopolous, E. Moline, IL. Funeral service Sat., Feb. 9, 11 am, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Catawba, WI. Interment Harmony Cemetery, Harmony, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Hope Hospice, 709 McComb Ave., Rib Lake, WI 54470.