Jimmy Miskinis

On May 1, 2025, Jimmy A. Miskinis, known to his friends and loved ones as Jim, peacefully left his earthly home. 

Born on July 18, 1950, in Muncie, Indiana, he spent the majority of his life in the warmth of Dunkirk, Indiana, where he was known for his compassion, loyalty and creative spirit. 

Jim was a loving husband, a devoted father and grandfather, and a friend to many. He was a man of many talents — a skilled hot end operator and journeyman at Kerr Glass, a dedicated member of the Dunkirk American Legion and a proud United States Marine during Vietnam. 

Yet, his most cherished role was that of a family man. As the renowned author George Bernard Shaw once said, “Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” For Jim, his family was that splendid torch — a source of joy, love and inspiration.

Jim’s zest for life was evident in his hobbies and interests. Be it exploring the world of words through reading, cultivating beauty in his flower garden or indulging in the art of cooking, he embraced every moment life offered him. But the times that truly brought a twinkle to his eyes were the moments spent with his family and his beloved canine companion, Zoey. His love for his family was deep, his loyalty unwavering and his compassion knew no bounds. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Connie; his daughters Dawn and Angie; his granddaughter Chelsea; five great-grandchildren; and his sister Dorothy Miskinis (Lewie Mays). 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Audrey Miskinis; his granddaughter Jamie Kelsay; and his brothers, Kenny, Donnie and Dub Miskinis.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Jim’s life will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wilson-Shook Funeral Homes and Cremation Center (Dunkirk Memorial Chapel), located at 317 N. Main St., Dunkirk, Indiana. A celebration of life will follow at 4 p.m. We invite all who knew and loved Jim to join us in honoring his life and his legacy. 

We encourage you to share your memories of Jim and upload photos to the memorial page at wilsonshookfh.com, as we remember a man who, in his own unique and special way, touched the lives of so many. 

As Maya Angelou beautifully expressed, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” 

May Jim’s love, compassion and creative spirit continue to inspire us all.