Marita (Masuen) Shearon , 94, of Le Mars, Iowa died peacefully in her home on Monday, June 29, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars with social distancing and wearing a mask. Father Bruce Lawler will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with social distancing and the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com .

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in memory of Marita to:  Orange City Home Health & Hospice, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City, IA 51401.

Marita was born on August 18, 1925 in Oyens, Iowa to Charles and Lena (Ruden) Masuen. Marita was married to John Henry Shearon on September 2, 1943 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nashville, Tennessee where John was stationed in the Air Force during World War II, until going overseas.

Marita attended St. Catherine's School in Oyens, Iowa and then Le Mars Central High School, until 11 ^th grade. She later received her GED diploma, in 1980. Marita attended Ellis Beauty School, graduating in 1956. She became owner and operator of Rita's Beauty Salon, in her home for 46 years, until 2002. Marita was also employed at Le Mars Walmart as a Greeter for 18 years, until retiring in January of 2009.

She was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Le Mars. She was President of the Lady's Guild, served on the Pastoral Counsel, assisted with Adult Education, Liturgy Committee, Renew Team, RCIA Hosting Committee, and the Northwest Deanery Commission. She was also a Lector and Communion Minister.

Marita is survived by her daughter, Linda Baack of Le Mars, Iowa; her son, Patrick Shearon of Des Moines, Iowa; her son, Thomas Shearon of Olathe, Kansas; her daughter, Judy Ulrich of Remsen, Iowa; 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents, Charles and Lena; a son-in-law, Ray Bacck; a grandson, Michael Shearon; one great granddaughter, Alyssah Martinez; four sisters, Virgie Schroeder, Lorraine Becker, Florence Masuen, and Delores Heissel; four brothers, Lawrence Masuen, Al Masuen, Ervin (Bud) Masuen, Ray Masuen, and Richard (Dick) Masuen; sister-in-laws, Marvel Masuen, Edith Masuen, Wilma Masuen, and Celeste Masuen; and brother-in-laws, Dale Becker, Ray Schroeder, Bill Heissel, and Dale Kunkel.

Marita enjoyed her flower garden and decorating. She loved playing cards, music, and dancing. She always enjoyed staying busy and being with people, especially her family.

She will be greatly missed for all her generosity and kindness and being a gracious hostess for over 30 years of family reunions and memorable deck parties.

The family would like to thank the amazing staff (especially Ann, Courtney, Kelsey, Kacy, Megan, Kay, and Michelle) from Orange City Home Health & Hospice, who cared for Marita in her final days.

Add this prayer every day to your Morning Offering to keep this of Christ in others before your mind always:

O Lord, help me to live from day to day. In such a self-forgetful way, that even when I kneel to pray my prayer will be for others.

Help me in everything I do always to be sincere and true, and know that everything I do for You.

Must needs be done for others. And when my work on earth is done, and my new work in heaven's begun;

Even then let me forget to crown I've won, while thinking still of others.

"Others, Lord, others," let this my motto be, cause it's when I live for others, it's only then I live for Thee.

May the Heart of Christ love you.