Obituaries
Jim Edward Montgomery
May 25, 2025
James Edward Montgomery, 80, of Manly, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Whistle Stop Activity Center/Manly Senior Center in Manly, Iowa. A private inurnment will take place at a later date.
James “Jim” Montgomery...
James W. Kuhlman
Jul 11, 2025
James W. Kuhlman, 88, of Mason City, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Village Cooperative of Mason City surrounded by family. Per Jim’s wishes, he graciously donated his body to Mayo Clinic. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 2 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Street, with Rev. Kip Murphy officiating....
Michael L. Weinkauf
Jul 10, 2025
Michael L. Weinkauf, 67, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by family. Per Michael’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family of Michael Weinkauf.
Michael Leonard Weinkauf was born on December 11, 1957, to parents Mark and Barbara...
Larry D. Wyborny
Jul 8, 2025
Larry D. Wyborny was born 9/20/40 in Plymouth, IA to Milton Roy and Ruth Margaret Wyborny. He passed on Tues, July 8, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center at the age of 84.
Larry had many different and amazing job opportunities and hobbies. He was a grave digger, worked at the Sugar Beet Plant, as well as for many farmers in the...
Britta L. Eckblad
Jul 5, 2025
Britta Louise Eckblad, 33, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 2 p.m., at First Covenant Church, 411 S. Ohio, with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
Roger A. Heimbuch
Jul 4, 2025
Roger Andrew Heimbuch, 82, of Romeo, MI was called to Heaven at his home in Michigan on Friday, July 4, 2025, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N Delaware Ave. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on...
Fred J. Lehmann
Jul 4, 2025
Fred J. Lehmann, 80, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the First United Congregational Church of Christ, 100 1st St NE. Ave. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9,...
Sandy Jean Weaver
Jul 3, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Weaver, 84, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center . A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed towards the Hospice Support Foundation, 7755 3rd...
Robert Lynn Lorentzen
Jul 1, 2025
Robert “Bob” Lorentzen, 78, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Celebration of life services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed towards the family of Robert Lorentzen.
Jon D. Tisor
Jun 27, 2025
Jon Douglas Tisor, 81, of Thornton, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at Unity Point Health- Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo with his daughter Kristen by his side. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 12 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. A visitation will be held an hour prior....
Charles B. Hammen
Jun 21, 2025
Charles Bernard Hammen, 87, of Mason City, went to his heavenly home Saturday, June 21, 2025, after a short illness at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Epiphany Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St SE. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on...
Richard Allen Marvin
Jun 18, 2025
Richard "Red" Allen Marvin, 71, of Clear Lake, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials are asked to be directed to his family.
Richard Allen Marvin was born January 21, 1954 to Keith and Anna Mae(Milhan) Marvin of Charles City.
Richard attended the Charles City schools....
Morley V. Lee
Jun 18, 2025
Morley V. Lee, 85, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Per Morley’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family of Morley Lee.
Morley was born on September 13, 1939, in Mason City, to parents, Leonard and Donnabell (Niles)...
Joyce L. Hanes
Jun 14, 2025
Joyce Hanes, 92, of Mason City, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S Pierce Ave., with Rev. Dr. Kip Murphy and Rev. Paul Collier officiating. A visitation will be held an hour...
Jane Ellen Gildner
Jun 13, 2025
Jane (Olson) Gildner, 91, of Mason City, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 13, 2025, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City. A funeral service will be held Monday, June 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Grace Church, 440 N Illinois Ave, with Pastor Nick Daugherty officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior at...
Wendell L. Mahoney
Jun 10, 2025
Wendell Lavern Mahoney was born in the Mahoney home on October 7, 1932, in Mondamin, IA and peacefully passed away to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on June 10, 2025 at the IOOF Home in Mason City.
He was joyfully married to Amy Lou Elthon Mahoney for 66 years and Amy Lou predeceased Wendell and passed away in 2021.
Wendell and...
Trystyn Lee Morris
Jun 8, 2025
Trystyn Morris, 24, of Mason City Iowa, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Trystyn Lee Morris, the daughter of Sandra Lee Morris, was born April 9, 2001, in Astoria, Oregon. She lived and attended primary and high schools in Oregon, Washington, Ohio and Iowa. She graduated high school in Mason City and further attended LaJames College in Mason City with...
Valory G. Schadt
Jun 8, 2025
Valory G. Schadt, 79, of Sheffield, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his home. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, with Pastor Caleb Helmen officiating. Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
Cheryl "Coc" Jean Hebel
Jun 5, 2025
Cheryl “Coc” Jean Hebel (Proscovec), passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona—just one day shy of her 78th birthday. Born on June 6, 1947, in Mason City, Iowa, she was the daughter of Jack and Beverly Proscovec, both of whom preceded her in death.
Coc was known for her strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family and...
Melvin E. Lambert
Jun 4, 2025
Melvin E. Lambert, 89, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Westview Care Center in Britt.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City with Chaplain Jani Dahlin officiating. Inurnment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford. Military rites will be conducted by...