Obituaries

Tina M. Arnold

Tina M. Arnold

Mar 27, 2024

Tina Arnold, 59, of Mason City, formerly of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by family following a short battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place and there are no services scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family of Tina Arnold. 

 Tina was born on October 25,...

Billie Marie Oelberg Rose Waychus

Billie Marie Oelberg Rose Waychus

Mar 26, 2024

Billie Marie Oelberg Rose Waychus, 82, of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Manly Specialty Care Center. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Inurnment will be held in...

Verla J. Keeling

Verla J. Keeling

Mar 23, 2024

Verla Jean Aamondt Keeling, age 91, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Creek Side Living in Grundy Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral...

Marlys M. Wendel

Marlys M. Wendel

Mar 22, 2024

Marlys Marie Wendel, age 87, passed away peacefully and was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 22, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 10 a.m., at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street SE, with Pastor Sid Bohls officiating. Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, with her husband, Kenneth...

Mark D. O'Gorman

Mark D. O'Gorman

Mar 16, 2024

Mark D. O’Gorman, 70, previously of Mason City, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Westview Care Center in Britt. A graveside service will be held Monday, March 25, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. Military Honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association. 

Mark David O’Gorman was born on March 8, 1954,...

Rodney J. Kickbush

Rodney J. Kickbush

Mar 16, 2024

Rodney J. Kickbush, 86, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Per Rod’s request, there will be no services.Rod was born in Guttenberg, Iowa, to Kenneth and Hilma (Hagen) Kickbush. He was the brother of Bill, Doris, Janice, and Ginger. He graduated from Algona Public High School in 1956. He enlisted in...

Dennis L. Shipman

Dennis L. Shipman

Mar 14, 2024

Dennis Lee Shipman, 73, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from complications of Diabetes. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services. A military salute will be held at a later date.

Dennis graduated in 1969 from Mason City High School. He was drafted into the Army on June 3, 1970, and sent to Vietnam. He was proud he served...

Jeremy D. Dotzler

Jeremy D. Dotzler

Mar 13, 2024

Jeremy Duane Dotzler, a beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his home in Manly, Iowa. He was 38 years old.

Born on September 21, 1985, in Mason City, Iowa, to Jerry and Jean (Manning) Dotzler, Jeremy grew up in a loving family. He attended Rockwell-Swaledale High School, graduating with the class of...

Donald H. Weber

Donald H. Weber

Mar 13, 2024

Donald Harold Weber, 97, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.

Services are pending and will be announced in the near future.

 

 

Stephen L. Rockwell

Stephen L. Rockwell

Mar 3, 2024

Stephen L. Rockwell, 64, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home. A graveside service will be held at a later date. 

Joan I. Diehl

Joan I. Diehl

Feb 25, 2024

Joan I. Diehl, 84, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Heritage Care Center.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in the Havelock Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family of Joan Diehl. 

Timothy P. Johnson

Timothy P. Johnson

Feb 21, 2024

Timothy Paul Johnson, 75, of Fond du Lac, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2024 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Monday. Memorials may...

Holly N. Peterson

Holly N. Peterson

Feb 19, 2024

Holly Nicole Peterson, 47, of Mason City, IA passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.  A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Monday, February 26, 2024, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, IA.

Holly was born April 24, 1976, the daughter of Roger and Mickey (Kingsbury) Peterson in Mason City, IA.  She graduated from...

Betty J. Griffen

Betty J. Griffen

Feb 17, 2024

Betty Jane Griffen (Belcher), 72, of Plymouth, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.  

A visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave.

 Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. As we gather to say goodbye, we will...

Connie J. Wendel

Connie J. Wendel

Feb 17, 2024

Connie Wendel, 66, of Mason City, passed away early Saturday morning, February 17, 2024, at the Heritage Care Center after her “Brave Spirit” battled with cancer in which she fought courageously on her terms. Per Connie’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.  

Connie was born...

Donald J. Geraets

Donald J. Geraets

Feb 17, 2024

Donald Joseph Geraets, 85, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Epiphany Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St SE. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at...

Kathleen Marie Higgins

Kathleen Marie Higgins

Feb 14, 2024

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Kathleen Marie Higgins, age 67, of Vernon Hills, Illinois, left this world peacefully on the early morning of February 14, 2024, following a brave two- and half-year fight against pancreatic cancer.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church, 722 N Adams Ave. The Funeral Mass will...

David B. Andersen

David B. Andersen

Feb 5, 2024

David Burton Andersen, 83, of Swaledale, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, with Military Honors being conducted at 3:30 p.m., by the Mason City Veterans Association. Memorials may be...

Joanne C. Sberal

Joanne C. Sberal

Feb 4, 2024

Joanne C. Sberal, matriarch of the Sberal clan, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the age of 96, at the Sheffield Care Center surrounded by her family. 

Per Joanne’s wishes, services will be held on a warm sunny day in the spring. 

Memorials may be directed to the family of Joanne Sberal, 402 20th Place SW, Mason City, IA 50401

 

 

 

 

 

Nancy B. Moen

Nancy B. Moen

Jan 30, 2024

Nancy Beverly Moen, 90, of Mason City, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Country Meadow Place, following a nine-year struggle with dementia.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service...

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