John Lester Dougherty Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Lester Dougherty of Urbandale, Iowa, born in Mason City, Iowa, who passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Lester Dougherty to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Dougherty and Luella Dougherty (Murphy). He is survived by: his wife Lynn Shrock; his children, John Dougherty (Ann), Jim Dougherty (Barb) and Julie Pargeon (Curt); his grandchildren, James Dougherty, Brad Dougherty (Sydnie), Sarah Dougherty (Scott Borcher), Bridget Dougherty, Thomas Dougherty (Elaine), Kate Pargeon, Olivia Dougherty and Jake Pargeon; his great grandchildren, Harper and John Dougherty; and his siblings, Pat Dougherty (Karna) and Mary Rosen.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Iles Westover Chapel (6337 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 at the Cemetery - Norwalk Cemetery (800 Cherry St, Norwalk, IA 50211).
In lieu of flowers, memorials in John's name can be directed to ARL of Iowa, Foodbank of Iowa, or Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.
