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James Byro

May 18, 1960 — August 26, 2025

Madelia Chapel

James Byro, 65, of Madelia, died August 26, 2025, at his home.

A memorial service will be held Friday, September 5, 2025, at 10:00 am, at the Church of Christ in Madelia with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Madelia. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Madelia. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Jim was born May 18, 1960, in Rochester, MN, joining the LeRoy and Della Marie (Fobes) Byro family June 16, 1961. He graduated from Madelia High School in 1978.

Jim lived his entire life in Madelia. He worked many years at the House of Print and in his later years he worked at Casey's making the "best" donuts. He enjoyed spending holidays and special occasions with family and also taking road trips to various places in southern Minnesota. Jim loved music and had an extensive collection. He had an extremely good knowledge of artists, albums and songs.

Jim is survived by his siblings, Kathy Boutwell of Madelia, Susan Miller, of New Orleans, LA, Kenneth (Lori) Byro of Lake Crystal, Russell Saterlee of New Orleans, LA and Roseanne (Nick) Parker of Trevallyn, Tasmania; nieces, Teresa (Ryan) Davis, Joann Boutwell, and Laura (Preston) Roloff; nephews, Connor (Blair) Byro, Taylor Byro, and Skylor Byro; and great nieces and nephews, Keyan, Aryanna, and Henry Roloff and Griffin and Josslyn Davis.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Rodney Byro; infant brother and sister, Billy and Becky; grandparents, John and Bertha Byro and William and Hennrietta Fobes; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.

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