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James Cordes, 37

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James Cordes, 37, formerly of New Hampton, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020.


James was born March 26, 1983, in Iowa City, to Christina Ott and Hans Cordes. He attended New Hampton schools and graduated with the class of 2001. Later, he attended Northeast Iowa Community College.
He enjoyed reading during spare time.


James is survived by his children Aurora and Collin of Waverly, and Mason of Fredericksburg; his parents of South Carolina; his sister Roxane (Otto Kaske III) of South Carolina; his grandmothers Inge Ott of New Hampton, and Nancy Cordes of South Carolina; his niece and nephew of South Carolina ; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.


James is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jerry Ott and Ben Cordes, and nephew, Otto Kaske IV.


As per request funeral services will be kept private. In lieu of flowers family requests memorials be made to the Conway-Markham Funeral Home, to assist with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.

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