Delores Brockney, age 90, (formerly of Riceville, IA) passed away on September 22, 2024 at Good Shepard Health Center in Mason City, IA surrounded by family.
Delores Agnes Brockney was born in McIntire, IA on March 3, 1934 to Joe and Elizabeth (Goergen) Dishinger. She was one of seven children born to this marriage. She attended local schools and was united in marriage to Lester Brockney on September 9, 1952 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville.
Delores was a proud homemaker. She loved shopping, vegetable gardening and canning, cooking and baking, hosting large family holiday meals and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her four children: Diane Cox of Mason City, IA, Marty (Jean) Brockney of Chester, IA, Rodney Brockney of Mason City, IA and Shelly (Arnie) Anderson of Osage, IA; grandchildren: Shawn (Tina) Cox of Mason City, Treena (Casey) Oulman of Iowa City, IA and David (Michelle) Anderson of Iowa City, IA; seven great-grandchildren: Bryce, Kaylee, Jacob, Austin, MaKayla, MaKenna and Sophia, sister in-law Gloria Dishinger of Osage, IA and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lester in 1987 and her brothers and sisters.
A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Schmelzer (formerly known as Lindstrom) Funeral Home in Riceville from 4:00-6:00pm. A private family graveside service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in rural Riceville. Schmelzer Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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