Obituaries

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...

Bonnie E. Borchardt

Bonnie E. Borchardt

Jan 30, 2024

Bonnie E. Borchardt 88, of Mason City passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, February 2, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating.  Interment will follow in the Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Friday...

Dorothy M. Nuehring

Dorothy M. Nuehring

Jan 28, 2024

Dorothy Marie Nuehring, 83, of Mason City, IA, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center.  Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, February 2, 2024, at St. James Lutheran Church with Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating.  Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery.   Visitation will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024,...

Frances N. Randall

Frances N. Randall

Jan 22, 2024

Frances N. Randall, 93, of Mason City, died Monday, January 22, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 11 a.m., at First Covenant Church, 411 S. Ohio Ave., with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home Facebook page....

Carole L. Busick

Carole L. Busick

Jan 21, 2024

Carole L. Busick, 74, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, 119 South Georgia Ave. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral...

Kevin C. Landau

Kevin C. Landau

Jan 14, 2024

Kevin C. Landau, 63, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, with Pastor Jane Harris officiating.

Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time...

Orville Dean Theilen

Orville Dean Theilen

Jan 12, 2024

Orville Marius Dean Theilen, 83, of Nora Springs, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Nora Springs Care Center.  Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Fertile Lutheran Church, 602 W. Washington St., Fertile, IA, with Pastor Mary Findlay officiating.  Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, IA with...

Kathleen C. Best

Kathleen C. Best

Jan 11, 2024

Kathleen Cecelia Best, 68, of Mason City, IA, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center-North Iowa.

Kathy was born August 6, 1955 the daughter of William and Charlotte VandeKamp.  She was raised in Hollandale, MN.  On January 21, 1989, Kathy was united in marriage to Phillip Best.

Kathy’s crafty abilities kept her busy in her spare time. ...

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