A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for John Roper, 99, of Lohrville, Thursday at 10:30 am at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Churdan.  Burial will be in the Highland Township Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 pm to 6 pm at the church.  Foster Funeral and Cremation Center in Webster City is assisting the family.  Survivors include:  Wife, Virginia.  Children, Mary Ann Erickson of Webster City, Ron Roper of Gowrie.  5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.