Longtime Scranton Resident Mary Lou Walker-Novak Passes Away at 89

Funeral services scheduled for next Monday at Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Mary Lou Walker-Novak, a longtime resident of Scranton, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the age of 89 at Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jefferson. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Scranton, with burial to follow in the Scranton Township Cemetery.

Why it matters

Mary Lou Walker-Novak was a beloved member of the Scranton community, having lived there for decades. Her passing marks the end of an era for many longtime residents who knew and cared for her.

The details

Visitation for Mary Lou Walker-Novak will be held at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Scranton on Monday, February 23rd from 1:00 - 1:45 P.M. prior to the 2:00 P.M. funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for a later designation.

  • Mary Lou Walker-Novak passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  • Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
  • Visitation will be from 1:00 - 1:45 P.M. on Monday, February 23, 2026 prior to the funeral service.

The players

Mary Lou Walker-Novak

An 89-year-old longtime resident of Scranton, Iowa who passed away on February 15, 2026.

Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home

The funeral home in Scranton, Iowa that is handling the arrangements for Mary Lou Walker-Novak's funeral.

Rev. Bruce Webster

The reverend who will be officiating the funeral service for Mary Lou Walker-Novak.

Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation

The nursing home facility in Jefferson, Iowa where Mary Lou Walker-Novak passed away.

Scranton Township Cemetery

The cemetery in Scranton, Iowa where Mary Lou Walker-Novak will be buried.

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The takeaway

The passing of Mary Lou Walker-Novak marks the end of an era for the tight-knit community of Scranton, Iowa, where she had been a beloved resident for decades. Her funeral service and burial will provide an opportunity for family, friends, and neighbors to come together and honor her memory.