Valitha V. Dornbusch Obituary
The passing of Valitha V. Dornbusch of Mason City, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 22, 2024 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Valitha V. Dornbusch to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Sauerbrei and Anna Sauerbrei; her husband Dave; her siblings, Willard Sauerbrei, Warren Sauerbrei, Wesley Sauerbrei (Delores), Wayne Sauerbrei (Marilyn), Violet Jacobson (Bob) and Werner Sauerbrei; and her siblings-in-law, Duane Sickles, Al Buhr, Erich Dornbusch and Patty Sauerbrei.
She is survived by: her daughters, Kris Dornbusch and Lori Despenas (Peter); her grandchildren, Alex Despenas, Cole Despenas (Jenna) and Jenna Renendez (Brian); her siblings, Willis Sauerbrei (Doris), Verlaine Hayes (Delbert), Virginia Sickles, Veronica Buhr, Walter Sauerbrei (Nanci) and Woodrow Sauerbrei (Cheryl); and her sister-in-law Carolyn Sauerbrei. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 28th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory (111 N Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, IA 50401). A funeral service was held on Thursday, August 29th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the St. James Lutheran Church (1148 4th St SE, Mason City, IA 50401). A burial was held on Thursday, August 29th 2024 at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery (1224 S Washington Ave, Mason City, IA 50401).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family of Val Dornbusch.
