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Jody Margaret (Ebeling) Yezek, 82, of Plymouth, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Manly Nursing and Rehab Center. Fullerton Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

A visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St SE, Mason City.

Just when you find yourself in a situation where the schoolwork is done and the last grade has been given, that's when you’re required to do one last project. That’s the situation you find yourself in when you’re the “bookish older son,” and it’s the sad duty to write an obituary for your dear and loved mother.

But how do you talk about the totality of a person’s life in a short, concise manner? How do you distill the essence of such a delightfully eccentric life? How do you find that kernel of truth about a woman’s life, one filled with hot wings and grandkids and pickles and tidy garden beds? Where are the easy words to describe a lifetime of fishing and digging in the dirt; producing nutrients as often as grandchildren like Samuel Thompson-Yezek, Joseph Yezek, and Matthew Yezek, and before that, sons, Peter and Michael? Where is the easy place to discuss a marriage of over 5 decades to Dean Yezek? Where do you tell the raucous stories of Girl Scout adventures? Where do those stories go when they happen, and how do you bring them back to your memory when needed? How do we bring back the tales of abundance, shared...

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Jeffrey Paul Sisson, 70, of Charles City, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026. Funeral arrangements are with Fullerton-Hage funeral home.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at the Riverside Cemetery Chapel, 59 Riverside Avenue in Charles City. An outdoor Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Victory Park, near the suspension bridge.

Jeffrey was born on May 7, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Paul and Beverly (Rinker) Sisson. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1974 and went on to become a devoted community leader in Charles City as a mentor, banker, and entrepreneur. He gave his time and heart to local traditions, youth, and civic projects.

Jeff's greatest legacy may have been his unwavering commitment to the Charles City community. He believed deeply in its future and generously shared his time, leadership, and passion to help it thrive. Throughout his life, he championed economic growth and civic engagement, always seeking ways to make Charles City stronger for future generations.

He served as Mayor of Charles City from 1994-1995. He was the President of the Riverside Cemetery Association and the North Cedar Aviation Authority. He was an active member of the Lions and the Elks Club. He was a supporterof the Floyd County Museum and Historical Society.

Jeff devoted countless hours to Charles City's America's Hometown Fourth of July Celebration, Party in the Park, and...

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