Juanita “Sue” Mowder

Juanita “Sue” Mowder, 94, of Mason City, formerly of Havana, passed away at Mason City Area Nursing Home, at 8:10 p.m., on Friday, July 31, 2026. She was born March 22, 1932, in Easton, She was born March 22, 1932, in Easton, to Priscilla Burton. Pricilla married Ray Onken and they lovingly raised Juanita. She married Jack Mowder on September 15, 1952, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in Havana. He preceded her in death on January 18, 2002.

Mrs. Mowder is survived by one daughter, Marty Fredericksen, of Peoria; three brothers: Dale (Faye)Turner, of Havana, Don (Bonnie)Onken, of Easton, and Jim (Lynne) Onken, of Mason City, sister-in-law Virginia (Bob) Long of Springfield and John Clark longtime friend of Peoria. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

She was cherished by numerous nieces and nephews, JR Onken, JD and Amy Onken, Ben and Traci Onken, Mike, Maria, Melanie, of the Long family; great nieces and nephews, Justin and Mariah Onken, Jessica Onken, and her husband-to-be Michael Gordan, Emily and Emmett Onken, and Great great niece, Audrey Onken.

Sue was an avid gardener of flowers and vegetables, known for her canned corn. She and Jack loved fishing especially at Matanzas Lake. In their retirement Sue and Jack were also Gypsy Moth inspectors for the State of Illinois in the Shawnee Forest for many years. Sue was a life member of VFW Ladies Auxillary. Sue loved any and all FROGS!

Mrs. Mowder was of the Catholic faith.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Hurley Funeral Home, in Havana, with visitation one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow the services at Laurel Hill Cemetery, in Havana. Fr. Geoff Horton will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post #6408 Auxiliary in Havana, or Peoria Holy Family Choir. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Whenever you see a FROG, smile and think of Sue.

Hurley Funeral Home, in Havana, is in charge of arrangements.