Megan B. Mann

Megan B. Mann, age 32, of Boone, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. Due to COVID-19, a Celebration of Megan's Life service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed online at www.amesmonument.com. Megan Bianca Mann was born March 1, 1988, in Boone, Iowa. She graduated from Ballard High School, then attended DMACC to become a CNA. Megan was married to Jeffrey Stonehocker. They have one child together, Camryn Stonehocker. Camryn was joined by his brother, Cadyn Smiley, and a sister, Alyson Mann. Megan's first battle was against drug addiction, which went on for a few years. In 2018, she found Jesus through a third attempt at recovery. With her support groups, meetings and attending church on a regular basis, as well as Bible study and the love, support and prayers of her family, Megan was "clean" for 2 ½ years. During this period she helped others by sharing her story of addiction as well as bringing them up to date on her recovery. She began a Facebook group, "HOPE dealer," and also served as regional secretary of Narcotics Anonymous. ...[more]

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Her second and final battle came in July, 2019, when she was diagnosed with cancer. Megan received treatments and remained strong, positive and a fighter. She will be remembered as a true "cancer warrior," even though she lost her battle on August 5th. Megan will always be loved, missed, and considered a real friend by many. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Rachelle and Nick Hansen of Boone; her fiance, Dillon Chase of Mason City; three children, Camryn Stonehocker and Alyson Mann, both of San Antonio, TX, and Cadyn Smiley of Boone; her father, Curt Todd of Mingo; a brother, Terry Mann of Owensboro, KY; a sister, Elizabeth (Sal) Delgado of San Antonio, TX; her maternal grandmother, Lorna Thomas of Story City; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family members and friends. Megan was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, LeRoy Newberg; an aunt, Rhonda Newberg; an uncle, Rene Newberg; and her step-grandfather, Gary Thomas. God bless you, Megan, and may you always rest in peace. Love always and forever, Your family Ames Monument & Cremation Center has been entrusted with the care of Megan and her family.