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Sarah Ellen Tripp, 87, passed away on Sunday, August 19th, 2012 at St. John’s Hospital.

She was born in Mason City on October 25, 1924 to Julian & Louise Price.

She married E.W. Tripp in 1943. He survives, along with one son, three daughters, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters.

She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

Private family services will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Then graveside rites at the Mason City Cemetery will be at 11:00 a.m. Public welcome to attend.

Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online memorial messages for the family may be submitted at www.hurleyfh.com.