Mason City, Iowa
1945 - 2025
John D. GroningaMay 5, 1945 - January 24, 2025MASON CITY - John Groninga, 79, of Mason City, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 24, 2025.John was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on May 5, 1945 to Jack and Frances Groninga. He grew up in Butler County and graduated from Dumont High...
Read MoreJohn enriched my appreciation for literature, poetry, and music my teacher in high school. Beyond that, we developed a friendship lasting decades. John was a thoughtful, bold, well-reasoned, and respectful person.
Kim Korn
January 29, 2025 | Friend
John was my favorite teacher at MCHS in 1973. Not only for his teaching - he treated everyone as if they had value.
Craig Harrington
January 29, 2025
Condolences on John's passing. I am saddened. John and were friends, but not usually in agreement politically. Bob Johnson
Bob Johnson
January 28, 2025
I met him when he stopped by our house when he was running for the Iowa House. He won us all over with his personality.
Steven Eau Claire
January 28, 2025 | Other
Super nice man whom would always stop for a chat.
Ric Sullivan
January 28, 2025 | Friend
An inspiration that will always be remembered. John taught Creative Writing when I was in school. He made the time memorable and treated all with respect.
Laura Sabby
January 28, 2025 | School
