Max Sanford, age 15, of Manning, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, following a vehicle accident on Thursday near in Manning.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the IKM-Manning School Gymnasium in Manning, with burial to follow in the Manning Cemetery.
Doors will open at 10 AM; Seating in the gym will not be at full capacity. The funeral will be livestreamed through the following link; https://www.facebook.com/ikm.manning.12
Visitation will be held from 4 PM to 7 PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the IKM-Manning School Gymnasium in Manning.
Masks will be required. Visitors will need to social distance while waiting in line to greet the family. Visitors are asked to not gather in groups in the building.
Seating will not be available during visitation.
Ohde Funeral Home in Manning is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral Service 10:30 AM ~ Wednesday, December 23, 2020 IKM-Manning School Gymnasium, Manning, Iowa
Officiating Reverend Joel Sutton Pastor, United Methodist Church, Manning
Music Selections "Jealous Of The Angels" by Donna Taggart
"Hold On To Memories" by Disturbed
"I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe
"Time Of Your Life" by Green Day
Casket Bearers: Jack Sanford, Jim Karsten, Ben Lorenzen, John Lorenzen, Chad Cheney, Tim Ferneding, Jeremy Carroll, Brady Ferneding
Honorary Casket Bearers: Ella Sanford; Will Sanford; Taylor, Jayce, and Kayden Ferneding; Maddi, Colby, and Kennedy Cheney; Karsyn, Layton, and Paisley Lorenzen; Briar and Brogan Lorenzen
Interment Manning Cemetery

Max James Sanford, son of Brett and Kasie (Lorenzen) Sanford, was born October 5, 2005, at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning, Iowa. He grew up in Manning and attended the IKM-Manning School District where he was currently a freshman.

Max will be remembered for his easy-coming infectious smile and his kind and gentle heart; a genuine and sincere son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend - a beloved role model to all. Max was a Student Council member in both Elementary School and Junior High; as well as a member of the Junior Honor Society. He was a bright and witty kid who excelled in all things he endeavored. Max was passionate about all sports and thrived in them all. Favorite teams of Max's included the Baltimore Ravens, Minnesota Gophers, Miami Marlins, and the L.A. Lakers. Conveniently and fittingly, mostly all rivals of his dad's favorite teams. Max was a devoted teammate and friend to many, and particularly enjoyed his friendships and memories made while playing for the Western Iowa Coyotes AAU Basketball team.

On Friday, December 18, 2020, Max passed away at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, following a vehicle accident the previous evening. He was 15 years, 2 months, and 13 days of age.

Max is survived by his parents: Brett and Kasie Sanford of Manning; siblings: Jack, Ella and Will, all at home; grandparents: Dan and Jan Lorenzen of Manning; a great-grandmother: Wava Lorenzen of Manning; aunts and uncles: Amy and Tim Ferneding of Manning, Andrea and Chad Cheney of Urbandale, John and Sarah Lorenzen of Manning, Ben and Ashley Lorenzen of Manning; Godparents: Jeremy and Gina Carroll of Manning; and by numerous cousins and other relatives and friends.

Max was preceded in death by his grandmother: Victoria Sanford-Hiatt; and great-grandparents: Max Sanford, Jack Lorenzen, and Marlys and Wilbur "Casey" Karsten.