James Delagrange, 71, died Sunday at his home in rural Woodburn, IN. He was born in Woodburn to the late Joseph & Anna Delagrange. He married Marie Eicher on June 22, 1963 in Harlan, IN.

Surviving are his wife, Marie of Woodburn; a son, Jeff (Stacey) Delagrange of New Haven; 2 daughters, Jayne (Kabi) Delagrange Newala of Columbus, OH and Melissa (Chris)Freehling of Spencerville, IN; a daughter-in-law, Christi (Todd) Delagrange-Hakes of Greentown, IN; 11 grandchildren - Jenna, Jared (Adelina), Jaclyn, Jordan, Caitlyn, Jaylen, Malachi, Emmanuel, Isaac, Joseph & Ebenezer; 3 brothers, Marvin (Waneda) Delagrange of Grabill, Kenny (Louise) Delagrange of Woodburn, David Delagrange of Woodburn and a sister, Lucille Stutzman of Ft. Wayne.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Delagrange on March 20, 2012; a sister, Barbara Bontrager and a brother, Benjamin Delagrange.

James was the sole owner since 1974 of James L. Delagrange Construction, Inc. in Woodburn, IN. He was a member of North Leo Mennonite Church in Leo, IN and loved singing bass, golf, softball, antique cars & tractors, croquet and spending time and playing cards with his kids & grandkids.

Calling will be held on Wednesday (Sept. 24) and Thursday (Sept. 25) from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at North Leo Mennonite Church (15419 SR 1 Leo, IN). Services will be held on Friday at 10 am with calling one hour prior at the church. Pastor Marshall Anderson and Nephew Rob Eicher will officiate. Burial in Yaggy Cemetery, Grabill, IN.

Memorials may be given to assist Jayne's family in transitioning from Africa to the United States. Send in care of Marie Eicher - 21415 Ehle Road Woodburn, IN 46797.