He was born on June 15, 1963 in Iowa City, the son of Dennis and Mary (Chrissinger) Kraklio. He served in the US Marines from 1982 – 1984 with a rank of E-3. Jim married Michelle H. Cardwell on July 27, 2002 in Rock Falls. He was the owner/operator of C&K undercar specialist in Sterling for the past 30 years. He was a hard worker, proud papa and loving husband. Jim enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his grandson Connor. He was a Vikings and Bills fan.
Survivors include his wife Michelle; sons: Derek Cardwell (Emily White) and Dennis Kraklio; grandsons: Connor and Kaiden; brothers: Konrad (Dawn) Kraklio of Wheatland, IA and Mike Kraklio of Dultuh, MN; brother in laws: Donovan Tinsley and Bill (Donna) Cardwell; nieces and nephews: Brent Elder, Chase, Kadyn, Kamdyn, and Chance Kraklio, Riley Cardwell and Brianna Sand.
He was preceded in death by his mother; his sister, Esther Tinsley and daughter Megan Cardwell.
Cremation will take place and there are no public services. Arrangements entrusted to the McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory.
