Obituaries

Paul M. Charlson

Paul M. Charlson

Apr 1, 2026

Paul Marlin Charlson, age 81, of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, with Pastor Dan Gerrietts officiating. A...

Darlene E. Reinig

Darlene E. Reinig

Jan 20, 2026

Darlene (Bachman) Reinig, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. Darlene chose to donate her remains to the Mayo Clinic Educational Studies program for doctors and students to learn and help others. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 660 Bush Ave, Garner. Visitation will be...

Shirley M. McNary

Shirley M. McNary

May 30, 2026

Shirley Mae McNary, 89, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 30th, 2026, at the home of her daughter.

A gathering to reminisce is being planned and will be announced soon.

Shirley Mae McNary was born in Mason City, Iowa on October 13, 1936, to Edward McNary and Anna Sodawasser, one of five sisters in the family.

In 1958, Shirley married...

Constance "Coni" Schulz

Constance "Coni" Schulz

May 25, 2026

Constance “Coni” Schulz, 82, of Mason City, Iowa passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church, Mason City, Iowa on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Joel A. De Boer officiating. A visitation will be held at the church...

Jerome Kay Stokesbary

Jerome Kay Stokesbary

May 19, 2026

Jerome “Jerry” Stokesbary, 83, of Mason City, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, with Pastor Nadine Nkulu officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m....

Susan Carlson

Susan Carlson

May 18, 2026

Susan “Sue” Carlson, 72, of Mason City, Iowa passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Monday, May 18, 2026. A private service will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Sue’s family.

Susan Alane (Martin) Carlson was born in Des Moines, Iowa on September 14, 1953 to Larry and Lena (Newcomb) Martin. When she was...

Marge M. Milbrath

Marge M. Milbrath

May 14, 2026

Marge M. Milbrath, 84, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Per Marge’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held at this time. Marge will be laid to rest at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the...

Christy L. Angell

Christy L. Angell

May 11, 2026

Christy Lynn Angell, 69, passed away Monday May 11, 2026, at the I.O.O.F in Mason City, Iowa after a 6-year battle with Parkinsons disease and dementia. A celebration of life will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery in Charles City May 27, 2026, from 1 – 3 pm, with Pastor Jan Tjaden speaking at 1:30 p.m. 

Christy was born January 2, 1957,...

Paul E. Pruin

Paul E. Pruin

May 11, 2026

Paul E. Pruin, 91, of rural Rockwell, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Faith United Church of Rockwell, with Pastor John Sheahan, Reverend Jake Ditsworth, and Reverend Will Hunsaker officiating. Visitation will be held the evening...

Beverly J. Larson

Beverly J. Larson

May 10, 2026

God scripted the most beautiful and fitting passing for Beverly Jean Larson – someone who adored her two children and excelled at being a mother. On Sunday, May 10, 2026 – Mother’s Day no less – Beverly peacefully passed away at the age of 76, as her children held her hands and her entire family stood by her side. It...

Peggy J. Lucas

Peggy J. Lucas

May 9, 2026

Peggy J. Lucas, 92, of Nora Springs, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11 a.m., at United Methodist Church, 202 N Hawkeye Ave, Nora Springs, with Pastor Lumiere Kapend officiating. A visitation will be held at the church one hour...

Donald "Don" Fuller

Donald "Don" Fuller

May 5, 2026

Donald A. Fuller, 93, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Burial will be held in Memorial Park...

Thomas E. Frank

Thomas E. Frank

May 3, 2026

Thomas Edward Frank, 77, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on May 3, 2026, at MercyOne Hospital in Mason City following complications of an extensive illness. A private family service will be held.

Tom was born on December 25, 1948, in Mason City, Iowa, to John and Shirley Frank. He graduated from Mason City High School and went on to attend...

Nancy J. Weide

Nancy J. Weide

Apr 29, 2026

Nancy Weide, 71, of Mason City, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center following a battle with cancer. Services will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA. Visitation will be 3pm-4pm, and funeral services will be held at...

Bernadine "Bernie" Fuller

Bernadine "Bernie" Fuller

Apr 28, 2026

Bernadine D. Fuller, 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Burial will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials can...

Joan R. Koehler

Joan R. Koehler

Apr 28, 2026

Joan R. Koehler, 89, formerly of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N Delaware Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Burial will be held...

Maxine F. Johnson

Maxine F. Johnson

Apr 27, 2026

Maxine Frahm Johnson, 86, of Schenectady, NY, passed away on April 10, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, 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 Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Lloyd R. Van Horn

Lloyd R. Van Horn

Apr 18, 2026

Lloyd R. Van Horn, 95, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania, with Pastor Beverly Butler officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation...

Cheri O'Brien

Cheri O'Brien

Apr 17, 2026

Cheri O'Brien, 70, of Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa, with Pastor Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church, and inurnment...

David A. Giese

David A. Giese

Apr 14, 2026

David A. Giese, 84, of Marshalltown, formerly of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at The Willows of Marshalltown.

A funeral service is scheduled for 10: 30 a.m., Friday, May 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue in Mason City, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

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