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John Determan Obituary
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St., S.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Craig E. Steimel officiating. Inurnment will take place in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, at a later date.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, from 4-7 p.m. where a Scriptural Wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Should friends desire, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, Hospice of North Iowa, or Newman Catholic Schools in Jack's name.
John D. Determan was born on Nov. 24, 1931, in Mason City, the son of Henry C. and Josephine (Lynch) Determan. He graduated from St. Joseph's School in 1950 and the University of Iowa in 1954.
He was united in marriage to Doris Mott on Sept. 1, 1951, in Mason City. After returning to Mason City, in 1954 he joined his father in the Determan Electric Company and remained in the business until his retirement in 2000.
Jack enjoyed golf, playing cards, boating, and building his HO train setup, but his happiest times were spent with his family. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Newman Knight fan, always rooting for "his team."
He and Doris spent many winters in Port St. Lucie, Florida. They enjoyed boating on the South Florida Waterways and taking their friends on boating trips. He was active in Tarpon Bay Yacht Club and the Saints and Sinners Golf Course. He treasured his time at the Mason City Country Club, playing golf with his good friends.
Jack was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), the Mason City Country Club, and a life-long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Doris; his nine children, Gail (Joe) Pitzenberger, Mason City, Randy (Angie) Determan, Mason City, John (Shannon) Determan, Mason City, Tim Determan, Mason City, Jeff Determan, Mason City, Mark (Pam) Determan, Leesburg, Va., Joe (Ann) Determan, Mason City, Kristin (Paul) Alman, Marshalltown, and Jennifer (Tim) Hitchcock, Mason City; 24 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Preceeding Jack in death are his parents, two sisters, Jean Shea and Pat Lammers, both of Chicago; and his grandson, Grant Hitchcock.
Jack's family wishes to thank the Third Floor staff at Good Shepherd Health Center for their kindness, patience, and care.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, 641-423-2372, www.colonialchapels.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Determan
November 9, 2011
To all the Determan Family,
We are very sorry to hear about Jack. You are all in our thoughts & our prayers. Keep all the great memories close to your heart, forever.
Carrie Schmidt & Jennifer Schallock
Eileen Yates
November 9, 2011
Determan Family,
So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a very nice man and enjoyed laughter with him. Thoughts are with your family now.
Eileen Yates(Taylor's Aunt)
Christy (Keeling) Marques
November 9, 2011
Kris and the whole Determan family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You will be in my prayers.
November 9, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You were all like an extended family to me. You are ALL in my thoughts and prayers. May the dear Lord continue to carry you all in the palm of his hand. I love you all! Diane Morel
David Ebeling
November 9, 2011
Doris and Determan Family,
We are so sad to hear of Jack's passing. I just hung up the phone with my mom (Alice Ebeling) who arrived here in Phoenix on Saturday, Nov. 5 along with my dad (Gary Ebeling). There are not enough words that could memorialize Jack's life and the joys he bought our family. For me, I will never forget the incrediable ski trips to Colorado where Jack always looked for adventure and the most challenging slope (usually Black Diamond). God bless you all and keep you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely
David Ebeling
Bobby Baker
November 8, 2011
Jeff and Family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 8, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steven Servantez
November 8, 2011
I am sorry for the family's loss. I always felt invited and warm in the Determan household during my stay in Mason City.
Steven Servantez, DVM
Coriene Tevis
November 8, 2011
My sincerest sympathy is with all the family. Jack graduated with my sister and was a tremendous help at the Church whenever needed. He always seemed to have a smile and friendly "how you doing". Always remember the Family when I go down River Heights Drive.
Mike and Carla Lease (Colombo)
November 8, 2011
John and family, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
steve &penny loers
November 8, 2011
Doris and family. We are sorry for your loss. What a great guy. All of the good times at cocktail cove. You had the best group ever. Dad, George and Buck will have a chair waiting for Jack at the pitch table
Shelle Page
November 7, 2011
We are thinking about all the Determan's during this sad time:(
November 7, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Jack will be missed by all those he touched!
Joel & Mindy Elsbury
November 7, 2011
My tears are flowing freely. Jack touched my family in so many ways over the years. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Tami Radcliff Anderson
Renee Zirbel
November 7, 2011
Determan Family,
I am the teacher at the AEA Learning Center. We rent the building from your family and I have had many pleasant and funny conversations with Jack! It has always been very obvious that his family meant the most to him. I have missed him popping in and chatting and I know you will miss him as well. My heartfelt sympathy for your loss and my prayers for peace.
Jeff Pirkl
November 7, 2011
Joe, Mark, and families,
Please accept our sympathy at this time, your families will be in our prayers.
Jeff
November 7, 2011
To Doris an the family. So sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Did not know him that well but, son Kevin spoke very highly about him. My condolences to the family Mrs. Ed Noss
November 7, 2011
Our (Carlson Family) to the Determan family members. Jack was in my brother Joe's class at St. Joe and the Determan family lived in the neighborhood (River Heights). God Bless.
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