Claudia Faye James was born May 17, 1963 in Mason City, the daughter of Victor J. and Carrie A. (Ellis) Madsen. She left us too soon on May 14, 2025.
The family will celebrate her life privately and sincerely appreciate the sympathy and love from family and friends during this difficult time.
The family suggests memorials be directed to the funeral home to assist with final expenses.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dylan James, Gail Thomas and Dalton James; sisters, Vicki Madsen, Cynthia (Denny) Runde and Christine Kibsgaard; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Arnold (Jon) Fredricks.
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