James H. Welbes, 87, formerly of Dubuque, died on June 1, 2024 at Woodlands Creek Senior Living, in Clive, IA.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 10:15 am on Monday, June 10, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church.

The Mass of Christian Burial for James will be at 10:30 am on Monday, June 10, 2024, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Steven Rosonke as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Jim was born November 13, 1936, in Sherrill, son of Arthur and Mathilda (Nauman) Welbes. On June 20, 1959, he married Carolu Digman in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dubuque.

After graduating from high school, Jim attended vocational school.  He worked at the Dubuque Packing Company as well as helping his wife, Carolu, owner and operator of the Dubuque Dance Studio and Gymnastics Club.

Survivors include his wife, Carolu Welbes of Clive; daughter, Candace (Ronald) Winters of Urbandale; brothers, Paul (DeeAnn) Welbes and Pete (Mary Ann) Welbes, both of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Jim’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.