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Steven A. \u201cLamar\u201d Franzen, 53, of Hawkeye, Iowa died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his home in Hawkeye, Iowa. Steven Al was born January 6, 1964 to Florian and Patricia (Carter) Franzen in West Union, Iowa.\u00a0 He was baptized and confirmed at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union. He was a member of North High School Class of 1983.<\/p>\n
Steven was united in marriage with Marlys Schmalle on May 11, 2016. He worked on the railroad, drove truck and did custom farming for Steve Bushman. Lamar had a passion for coyote hunting and was a mentor for many other hunters. He was well known for his dogs \u201cRunning Walkers\u201d, which were some of the best dogs around. Lamar also enjoyed riding his Harley and working on cars.<\/p>\n
Lamar is survived by his wife, Marlys of Hawkeye; a daughter, Alicia (Kyle Ostrander) Franzen of West Union, Iowa; grand-daughter, Kylie Marie Ostrander; parents, Florian and Pat Franzen of Hawkeye, Iowa; step-daughters, Angela Bohle of Ohio, Andrea (Curtis) Davis of Altoona, Iowa and Kimberly Kallis of Spring Grove, Minnesota; siblings, Keith Franzen of Hawkeye, Iowa, Mark (Julie) Franzen of Elgin, Iowa, John Franzen and Paul Franzen of Hawkeye, Iowa; and his dogs, Beaver, Banjo, Rusty, Pearl and Hoss.<\/p>\n
Lamar was preceded in death by his grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and father-in-law, Verdell Schmalle.<\/p>\n
Steve fought his disease hard and never gave up.\u00a0 He would like to impress upon everyone that acid reflux caused his esophageal cancer and he would urge everyone to talk to their doctors to be checked.<\/p>\n
Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union, Iowa. There will also be a one hour visitation before services at the church on Monday.<\/p>\n
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Holy Name Catholic Church, West Union, Iowa with Rev. Dale Rausch as the officiant.<\/p>\n
Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, West Union, Iowa is helping the family with arrangements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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