HAWARDEN -- Mildred B. Strong, 86, of Le Mars, and formerly of Hawarden, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at The Abbey of Le Mars.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist church in Hawarden with Pastor Stuart Schreur officiating. Burial will follow in the Grace HIll Cemetery at Hawarden. The Porter Funeral Home of Hawarden is in charge of arrangements.