About Us

Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Homes believes that every life has meaning. Our mission is to treat each family we serve with the same respect, dignity, and professionalism that we would expect our own family to receive. We intend to meet the unique needs of each person and family we serve, and to create a meaningful and personal service that honors the life of the person that has passed. We will always – without exception – administer our duties with special caring and deep compassion.

Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home, one of the oldest family-owned businesses in Storm Lake, continues the tradition of service started when H.L. Hughes first established the business in 1900.

Nathan A. Jensen, Owner and Funeral Director

Nathan Jensen, a Galva native, graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City prior to attending Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. He is a graduate of John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in Nashville. His wife, Nancy, assists in the funeral home operation. The Jensens are proud parents of a daughter, Elli, born June of 2003 and a son, Braxton, born in August of 2007.

Nathan is a member of the Storm Lake Hy-Noon Kiwanis, Habitat for Humanity Board, Storm Lake Chamber of Commerce, Ducks Unlimited and B.V. County Pheasants Forever. He had also served on the Parade of Flags Board and has assisted with other organizations in the area: Relay for Life, Storm Lake Basketball Jamboree and Lake Preservation. In 2007, Nathan was co-chair of the Buena Vista University Capital Campaign. He is a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake.

Timothy J. Smith, Funeral Director

Timothy J. Smith, a Webb native, graduated from Iowa State University in Ames with a degree in Agricultural Business. He worked in the agri-banking industry prior to his enrollment in mortuary school. Tim graduated from Kansas City, Kansas Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science. His wife, Erin, works as a nurse at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. They have two children: Bennett and Avery.

Tim is an active member of the community serving on different boards and organizations: Storm Lake Hy-Noon Kiwanis, Storm Lake Chamber of Commerce Board and currently President of the Storm Lake Lions Club. He is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake.

Nancy Jensen, Owner/Funeral Staff

Nancy Jensen attended Northwestern College in Orange City prior to transferring to Western Iowa Tech Community College where she graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. After obtaining her degree, Nancy worked at Sports Rehab and Professional Therapy Associates in Storm Lake for seven years. Nancy married Nathan in August 2001. They were blessed with a daughter, Elli, in 2003, and a son, Braxton, in 2007. In 2003, Nancy began working full time for the funeral homes, where she handles the bookkeeping duties and assists with funeral services as needed.

Nancy has been involved with the Buena Vista Relay for Life. She is a member of Storm Lake United Methodist Church and is currently serving on the Faith Hope & Charity Board of Directors. She enjoys outdoor activities, assisting in church functions, playing volleyball and spending time with her family.