James L. Mackey

James L. Mackey, age83 of Hastings died February 21, 2012 at Augustana Health Care Center. James was born March 3, 1928 in Rochester, MNto Francis and Edna. He had worked at Koch Refinery as an electrician prior to retirement and was a devout Catholic, spending much time in the adoration chapel at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Janet and second wife Helen; son Joe. James is survived by his daughter Judith of Inver Grove Heights; sons John, Jim, and Jeff all of Hastings; grandchildren Chris S. and Angela, Michael, Joe, Chris W., Jimmy and Blake; also many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sisters Franny and Virginia. The Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Cole Kracke will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, February 27 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. Fifteenth St., Hastings, followed by interment in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-7 PM Sunday at Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, 201 E. Seventh St., Hastings and one hour prior to the service at church.