Debra D. "Skadburg" Francis

Debra D. "Skadburg" Francis obituary, Mason City, IA

Debra D. "Skadburg" Francis

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Debra Francis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Foust Funeral Home on Mar. 29, 2026.
Debra Francis, 69, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Debra Darlene (Skadburg)Francis was born on February 4, 1957, to Maynard and Myrna Darlene (Eaton) Skadburg, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Fort Dodge School High School in 1975.

Debra had a great love for her family and animals. Being able to care for her mother for nearly 20 years was one of Debra's greatest joys.

She is survived by her brother, Jerry Skadburg (Marla) of Dakota Dunes, SD; sister-in-law, Michelle Skadburg of Mason City, IA; nephews, Jess Skadburg, Shawn Skadburg, and Jacob Lee; niece, Katie Lee and great nieces and nephews, Landon, Sydney, and Ashtin.

Debra was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Rodney Skadburg and nephew, Michael Skadburg.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 11:00 am at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City – 302 2nd Street NE, with visitation from 10:30 am until service time. Burial will be in the Holmes Lutheran Cemetery.

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Good Shepherd Health Center

302 2nd Street NE, Mason City, IA 50401

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11:00 a.m.

Good Shepherd Health Center

302 2nd Street NE, Mason City, IA 50401

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