James Mikush, age 64, of Isanti died June 7, 2014 at his home.
James Valentino Mikush was born June 26, 1949 in Minneapolis to Leo and Fay (Schmelke) Mikush. He was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from Marshall High School, Class of 1967. Jim married Linda Canfield on November 23, 1968 and they made their first home in SE Minneapolis. They moved to Isanti 20 years ago. Jim worked for the telephone company for 37 years, retiring in 2006.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Isanti; 3 daughters, Valerie (Karl) Morton of St. Francis, Kimberly Mikush (Greg Smothers) of Braham, Jamie Mikush and husband Jamie Steele of Milaca; grandchildren; sister, Rosemary (Jack) Walker of North Branch; brother-in-law, James Walker of North Branch; and many other relatives and friends.
Family and friends gathering at the Mikush home on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 3 P.M. Arrangements are with the Strike Funeral Home Isanti Chapel.