It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of James Griglak, a beloved father, grandfather, friend and neighbor on August 21, 2025.

Survived by his daughters, April Gagnon (Andy), Hope Rodericks (Jason) and stepsons, Jeff Kammerud (Paula) and Bradley Kammerud (Linda) and 15 grandchildren, Jim was a pillar in the lives of his loved ones.

Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Irma Griglak, his parents Bill and Mary Griglak, siblings Patricia Kittleson, Bob Griglak, Ralph Griglak, Eddie Griglak, Danny Griglak, stepsons, Gary Kammerud and Greg Kammerud, and grandchildren, Jessie Kammerud and Deann Kammerud.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church in Tony, WI where Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Joseph Kumar Mayakuntla and Deacon Craig Voldberg officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Church Cemetery in Tony with military honors provided by the Rusk County Honor Guard.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News.