James Dolan, 73, Kaukauna, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 19, 2016.  The son of the late Jack and Evelyn (DeGroot) Dolan, he was born in Kaukauna on February 15, 1943.  Jim married Donna (Spierings) Van De Hey on February 25, 2006.

After spending his youth working on the family farm, Jim held a variety of positions ranging from millworker, assembler, apprentice electrician, cabinetmaker, truck driver, and in his "retirement" a retail building materials consultant and fertilizer specialist.   But Jim's real passions were tinkering, remodeling and woodworking. He spent countless hours in his well-equipped shops making cabinets, bird houses, benches, and decorations for everyone--usually at his own cost.  He transformed every house he owned into a showcase. His "spare" time was often spent camping, hunting & fishing.

Jim is survived by Donna; her children Travis (Heidi) and Cory (Danielle); grandchildren: Taylor, Kaitlyn, Ethan and Lauren; sister, Colleen Granger; brothers: Dennis (Trudy), Tom (Patti) and Tim (Wanda); mother-in-law, Rose Zita Spierings; in-laws: Carla Dolan, Dick (Holly) Spierings, Dave Spierings and Deb (Scott) Elm; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Skop; brother, Mike; father-in-law, George Spierings; and brother-in-law Ron Granger.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 26, 2016 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral at 12:00 Noon.  Deacon Bruce Corey will officiate.

Jim was loved by everyone. He could put you at ease & bring a smile to your face without even trying--and he will continue to do so always. Since he was so proud of his Irish heritage, he would be pleased to become part of the family's favorite song: "When (Jim's) Irish heart was happy all the world seemed bright and gay.  And when his Irish eyes were smiling, sure, they steal your heart away".