James“Jim” Mohnike

June 17, 1952 ~ August 3, 2023

Sutton resident James “Jim” LeRoy Mohnike, 71, passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings after a long battle with cancer.

A Celebration of life will be at the Sutton Legion in Sutton, 103 E Forrest St., on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. The family asks that you join us during that time to celebrate Jim’s life. In honoring his wishes cremation has taken place and there will not be a visitation or viewing.

Memorials are suggested to his sons, Corey and Eric Mohnike.

Condolences may be left at www.suttonmemorial.com Jim was born on June 17, 1952, in Hastings to Leroy and Delores (Domeier) Mohnike. He graduated from Sutton High School in 1970, and attended college for one year, before beginning work at Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad. On Feb. 14, 1975, he was united in marriage to Mary “Jean” Voss of Grand Island. They were blessed with two boys, Corey and Eric, who were the light of his life. They briefly made their home in Hastings before moving to Grand Island. Later, Jim ultimately moved back home to Sutton.

Jim spent 42 years working for BNSF railroad, first on a steel gang, then as a track inspector for most of his years at the railroad. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, golfing, and throwing darts; he belonged to several leagues in Grand Island. You could also often find him out with friends enjoying leisure activities.

Those left to remember him are Jean; son, Corey (Kari) Mohnike of Louisville, CO; son, Eric (Stephanie) Mohnike of Newport News, VA; grandchildren, Ella, Bexley, and Brixtyn; and sister-in-law Judy (Bennett) Mohnike.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Delores (Domeier) Mohnike; stepfather, Ervin Mick; and siblings, Robert “Bob” Mohnike and Diane (Mohnike) French.