James Stephan Tworek, 68, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
He was born January 11, 1958 in St. Joseph to Stanley and Norma Jean (Gossett) Tworek. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School.
James married Karen Sue Herring on July 4, 1981. They shared 35 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on October 21, 2016.
He was a heavy metal worker at Atchison Casting for 30 years.
James enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, going to auctions, and going to casinos.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen; and his parents.
Survivors include his children, Mary, Georgia, Julie, and Jamie; grandchildren, Joshua, Cody, Eric, Zamon, and Cohen; great-grandchildren, Lettie, Gracelynn, Noah, Raiden, and Lilah; and siblings, John, Jeff, and Janice.
Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals.
