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Lamb Funeral Homes - GreenfieldJohn Frank Obituary
John Frank passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Family Visitation: The family will greet friends on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.
Funeral Services: Will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home in Fontanelle with burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home following the burial.
Memorials: Memorials may be directed to the John Frank Memorial Fund to be established by the family at a later date.
Survivors: He is survived by his children, Theresa Hurley (Mike), Donna Harrison (Randy), Connie Rilling (Dennis), Darlene Davison, Debbie Wieseler (Jerry), Doris Walz (Kevin) and Jennifer Welsch (Brett); sister, Sheryl Chapman; several grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
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Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lamb Funeral Home - Fontanelle
510 1st Street, Fontanelle, IA 50846
Send FlowersDec
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Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Lamb Funeral Home - Fontanelle
510 1st Street, Fontanelle, IA 50846
Send FlowersServices provided by
Lamb Funeral Homes - Greenfield