Debbie Ann Long

Debbie Ann Long obituary, Algona, IA

Debbie Ann Long

Debbie Long Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lentz Funeral Home - Algona on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Debbie Long, age 68 of Lake City, formerly Algona, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Accura Healthcare of Lake City, Iowa. Services will be held at a later date. Lentz Funeral Home of Algona is assisting the family.
Debbie Ann Long, the daughter of Roger Eugene and Mae Fern (Jenson) Long, was born on June 20, 1957 in Mason City, Iowa. She graduated from Algona High School. Following high school, Debbie attended Iowa Lakes Community College and Lake View College of Nursing where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Debbie enjoyed a good football game or mystery/ thriller.
Left to cherish Debbie's memory are her children, Benjamin Long of Forest Lake, MN, Brandon Long of Ames, IA, and Gabriel Long of Ankeny, IA; five grandchildren; and sisters, Sandra K. (Tom) Buscher of Algona, Cynthia Mae (Jay) Anderson of Grand Junction, CO, and Bonnie Jo (Mike) Hahn of St. Peter, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Mae Long.
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