Longtime Lake City Resident Ken Hying Passes Away at 83

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Ken Hying, an 83-year-old resident of Lake City, Iowa, has passed away at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lake City, with visitation and a rosary the previous evening at Lampe and Powers Funeral Home.

Why it matters

Ken Hying was a longtime member of the Lake City community, and his passing marks the end of an era for many local residents who knew him. The memorial service will provide an opportunity for the community to come together and honor his life.

The details

According to the funeral home, Ken Hying passed away at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lake City. Visitation will take place the previous evening, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Lampe and Powers Funeral Home, with a rosary at 6:30 pm. Burial will follow at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Lake City.

• Ken Hying passed away on an unspecified date at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
• The memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30 am.
• Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, with a rosary at 6:30 pm.