Margaret B. Jost
Aug 18, 2026
Margaret B. Jost, 98, of Rock Falls, Iowa passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Old Stone Methodist Church in Rock Falls, Iowa, with Pastor Lumiere Kapend officiating. Visitation will be held the night prior, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m....
Todd R. McMurray
Sep 7, 2026
Todd R. McMurray, 60, of Mason City, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family of Todd McMurray.
Todd Raymond McMurray was born on January 29,...
Marilyn J. Davison
Sep 3, 2026
Marilyn J. Davison, 100 years of age, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026 at West Haven in Boone, Iowa. She was surrounded by family as they shared memories, laughter, hugs and music and although her eyes were closed those last few hours, we were sure she could hear our voices and feel the love we had for her. A...
Dolores J. Bowers
Aug 27, 2026
Dolores J. Bowers, 87, of Mason City, Iowa passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Health Center on Thursday, August 27, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at St. James Lutheran Church, with Pastor Sid Bohls officiating. Visitation will be open at the church from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to...
Marcia A. Colvin
Aug 26, 2026
Marcia A. Colvin, 74, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, after a second battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Major Erickson...
Rosie Esmeralda LaVallee
Aug 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Rosie E. LaVallee on Monday, August 24, 2026 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. We gather for a memorial service to honor Rosie's life at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, with Pastor Nick Daugherty officiating. A visitation will be held from...
Mark L. Van Lent
Aug 24, 2026
Mark L. Van Lent, 59, of Nora Springs, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 Kentucky Ave. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral...
Marcia A. Harris
Aug 23, 2026
Marcia A. Harris, 78, of Mason City, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Nora Springs Care Center. No services are scheduled at this time. Per family request, her body will be cremated. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.
Marcia was born on April 7, 1948, in Dubuque, Iowa, to parents, Howard and Florence (Lane) Hendrickson. She...
Deborah S. Fatland
Aug 16, 2026
Deborah Sue Fatland, 79, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior the service time. Burial will be held in the Black Hills...
Shielah A. Handt
Aug 14, 2026
Shielah Ann Handt, 93, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N Delaware Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Burial will be held in the Elmwood-St....
DeLoss Bruce Baker
Aug 9, 2026
DeLoss Bruce Baker, 96, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, in Mason City, IA. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 2 p.m., at Christ’s Church, 710 N Kentucky Ave., with Pastor Curt Gallmeyer officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service...
Shawn L. Rockwell
Aug 8, 2026
Shawn L. Rockwell, 51, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. The family requests all to dress casually. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Burial will be held in...
Joan T. Ryan
Aug 6, 2026
Joan Therese Marie Ryan passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on August 6, 2026, at Good Shepherd in Mason City. Joan, affectionally known as Nonnie, was also under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Joan Therese Marie Ryan was born on September 4 th , 1931, in Canaryville (Chicago), Illinois, to Frank and Mary A. Racine. Joan attended Visitation...
Connie L. Steinlicht
Aug 5, 2026
Connie Lee Steinlicht, 73, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Good Shepherd Health Center with her niece Vickey by her side. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 17, at the Park Cemetery in Nora Springs, Iowa.
Connie was a devoted mother to her son Scott, who was her life and...
Lyle C. Quam
Aug 2, 2026
Lyle C. Quam, 93, of Mason City, Iowa passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and is now in the arms of God. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Beverly Butler officiating. Visitation will be held the evening prior from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on...
Jim Wardlaw
Jul 25, 2026
Jim Wardlaw passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City, IA. Per Jim's wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family of Jim Wardlaw.
He was born in Oconee County, South Carolina to Clifford Wardlaw and Amanda (Cobb) Wardlaw. Jim grew up in...
Bruce A. Shipman
Jul 22, 2026
Bruce Alan Shipman, 64, of Nora Springs passed away on July 22, 2026, after a long battle with Wegener’s Vasculitis. A proud father, devoted husband, proud uncle and great friend to many. A memorial service for Bruce will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Rudd United Methodist Church, with Pastor Lumiere Kapend officiating. A visitation...
Mary K. Jorgensen
Jul 13, 2026
Mary K. Jorgensen, 63, of Kensett, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 13, 2026. As per her wishes, no services will take place at this time.
Mary Katherine (Endriss) Jorgensen was born in Mason City on June 8, 1963 to Glenn and Ethel (Odom) Endriss, one of ten children. After the family moved to Minnesota, Mary graduated from the Pine...
Jim C. Miller
Jul 12, 2026
Jimmy (Jim) C. Miller, 88, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the family of Jim Miller.
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Linda S. Caldwell
Jul 9, 2026
Linda Sue Caldwell, 77, of Mason City was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Her final breaths were peaceful as the One she faithfully trusted throughout her life embraced her and welcomed her home. A private graveside service will be held in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Dodge. Memorials can be directed to the...