McFarland - James Harwood Kanvik, age 81, of McFarland, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born on Dec. 5, 1942, in Madison, Wis., the son of Karl and Phyllis (Warner) Kanvik.

Jim graduated from Stoughton High School in 1961 and went on to get his bachelor’s degree at Milton College. On Oct. 7, 1966, he married Judith Kaupanger in Stoughton, Wis. Prior to retirement, James worked as a car salesperson for Ahrens Cadillac & Oldsmobile. He was a member of Trout Unlimited and the Madison Rotary.

Jim was an avid golfer, but also enjoyed hunting, fishing and boundary water canoeing. He loved all of Wisconsin sports, watching Wheel of Fortune, playing cards at the Stoughton Senior Center, spending time with his family, and watching the grandkids’ sporting events.

Jim is survived by his wife, Judith; daughter, Holly (Nancy Garcia) Kanvik; son, Erik (Michelle) Kanvik; grandchildren, Anthony, Sierra, Ava and Lily Kanvik; brother, John (Beverly) Kanvik; sisters, Sandy (Ken) Grant, Trudy (Ralph) Stroede and Marta Teletzke; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Mark Kanvik.

Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to SSM Health at Home Hospice <https://www.ssmhealth.com/services/health-at-home> or Southern Wisconsin Trout Unlimited.

His family will miss him dearly and remember him often.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy 51 N. at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590

James Harwood Kanvik

December 05, 1942 - April 13, 2024

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