MASON CITY – A well-liked North Iowa DJ has passed away.
Tony Mann, a Videographer at North Iowa Bulls Hockey and Owner of Encore Mobile DJ, died suddenly Wednesday after an undisclosed illness. On January 10th, Tony had mentioned that he was sick and that a “cold” had affected his appetite.
Reaction via social media was swift and sad.
“Hard to believe that Tony is really gone,” on friend of Tony’s said via social media. “My homie is gone…he was so good to everyone he met. So so sad.”
Another friend said “Tony Mann was an awesome guy that went out of his way all the time for others.”
Tony had been DJ’ing in Clear Lake at Rumorz. Owner Katie Showalter said “RIP DJ Tony you will be missed by all of us at Rumorz – Clear Lake!!”
Tony leaves behind two daughters.
Tony Mann’s friends are uniting to raise money to help provide financial relief for funeral expenses. Extra funds will go to his children.
The fundraiser was created with the support of Travelers Masonic Lodge #679 of Clear Lake, Iowa, with the help of current Master of Travelers Lodge #679 RWB Chad Clapper and Pass Master WB Jerry Myers.