Services for James Bauer, 88 of Newton, will be held Friday, October 9, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Melcher-Dallas. Family will receive friends from 1-2p.m. on Friday at the church before the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Jasper County, Home Care of Jasper County at Skiff Medical Center,  and American Cancer Society. The American Legion will provide Burial Honors at the Bauer Cemetery. Condolences may be left for the family at www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com.