James Michael Bottineau

James Michael Bottineau

James Michael Bottineau, 70 of Hill City passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at his residence.  He was born May 27, 1951 in Crosby. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.  James was united in marriage to Elizabeth (Isaacson) Maki on December 2, 1994 in Duluth.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the IUOE local #49. 

James is survived by his wife Elizabeth;

Mother: Agnes Blaszak;

Step sons: Ken Maki (Lisa) and Tim Maki;

Grandchildren: Alicia, Eero, and Anja;

Brother: Florian Blaszak;

Sisters: Char Svoboda (Bill), Janet Hatfield (Tim), Louise Hilton (Ed), Sue Kalinin, Connie Sandvik (Bruce), and Rosemary Amundson;

and many Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial service will be 2pm – Friday, May 6, 2022 at Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Interment with full military honors will be 10am – Monday May 9 at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery–Duluth in Saginaw, MN.  To leave a message of condolence please go to www.srtfuneral.com

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