James L. "Jim" Weeks, 75, of rural Iola, Kansas, died Friday, March 6, 2015, at Iola Nursing Center. Jim was born September 12, 1939, in Iola, the son of James Frederick "Fred" and Bertha Madlyn (Dunton) Weeks. The family made their home in California, Oregon and Idaho before returning to Iola. Jim graduated from Iola High School in 1959. On June 7, 1959, Jim married Joyce E. Baker at the Humboldt Methodist Church. They made their home in Humboldt until 1985 when they moved to their home in the country north of Humboldt. Jim retired after working 32 years for the water plant in Humboldt. SURVIVORS: His wife: Joyce Weeks of the home 2 Sons: Mike Weeks & wife, Sharon and Steven Weeks all of Iola, Kansas Sisters: Laura Turner of Chanute, KS and Jean Byrum of Sheldon, MO His dog, Molly and cat, Lucky He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Patsy McGowan and Catherine Simmons. Cremation has taken place. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. INURNMENT: Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas MEMORIAL: Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com.