On Tuesday, September 30th, Curtis Stark, 21, Lovilia, Iowa, was killed at approximately 12:30 AM just 2 miles from his home. Curtis is the son of Doug and Cindy Stark and was very active in Iowa High School Rodeo. He had currently been competing in the Iowa Rodeo Cowboy Association (IRCA) and the United States Team Roping Championships (USTRC).
Visitation is Thursday October 2nd at the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home Inc 103 Ne Mill Street Leon Iowa 50144 (641) 446-6211), from 6 PM to 8 PM. Funeral service are being held at 1 PM on Frday, October 3rd, at the Leon Rodeo Arena. The family has asked that any memorials be given to the Iowa High School Rodeo Association.
Plase note there will be plenty of room at the arena to park trailers for those who want to attend the funeral before competing at the Interstate Rodeo Association Finals in Dennison. The IRA will make special arrangements with those contestants regarding the finals.