Obituaries
Leona M. Ames
Dec 15, 2022
Leona Mae Schoning Ames, a beautiful soul inside and out, gained her angel wings on Thursday morning, December 15, 2022 and ascended into heaven. She had been living at the Heritage Care Center in Mason City for the past 3 ½ years under the tender loving care of the staff. Everyone that worked there absolutely adored her.
Leona was born...
Merlin J. Schulting
Dec 14, 2022
Merlin John Schulting, 94, of Mason City, Iowa passed away on December 14, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center-North Iowa due to Cardiomyopathy. At Merl’s direction, there will be cremation and a private memorial service.
Merl was born April 14 in Menominee, Wisconsin to Vincent and Viola (Tranel) Schulting. At 17, Merl enlisted in the US Navy and went on...
Carol L. Berding
Dec 10, 2022
Carol L. Berding, 67, of Mason City passed away on December 10, 2022, surrounded by her family.
A memorial visitation will be held for Carol on Monday, December 19, 2022, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, with a service to follow beginning at 4:00 p.m., with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating.
Carol Lucille (Shaver) Berding, daughter of Merle...
Ronald G. Bier
Dec 7, 2022
Ronald G. Bier, 74, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at his home.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at First United Methodist Church, 119 South Georgia, with Rev. Carol Kress officiating.
Services will be livestreamed on First United Methodist Church’s Facebook Page.
Interment will be held in...
Floyd D. Easley
Dec 5, 2022
Floyd David Easley, 72, of Mason City, IA passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave, with the Rev. Neil Manternach officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association. Visitation will...
Jack J. Fisher
Dec 4, 2022
Jack J. Fisher, 84, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa surrounded by family.
Per Jack’s wishes, a private funeral service will be held followed by burial at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
The family invites friends to gather on Monday, December 12, 2022, from 4-6 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home,...
Larry D. Overturf
Dec 1, 2022
Larry Don Overturf 65, of Sioux City, passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, 6200 Morningside Ave, Sioux City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December...
Gary Bengtson
Dec 1, 2022
Gary L. Bengtson, 70, of Mason City died Thursday, December 1, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Unit in Mason City.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Major Erickson Funeral Home with a time of sharing at 4:30 p.m.
Memorials preferred to MercyOne North Iowa Hospice or the Humane Society...
John C. Skipper
Nov 30, 2022
John C. Skipper, 77, of Mason City, IA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at First Covenant Church, 411 S Ohio Ave, with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating.
The service will be livestreamed on the...
David T. Windmuller
Nov 24, 2022
David Todd Windmuller, 65, of Mason City, IA passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the MercyOne Hospice Inpatient Unit.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Praise Community Church, 11 2nd St. NW, with Pastor Jeff Dahlin officiating. Interment will be held in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines, IA.
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Corrine M. Butler
Nov 23, 2022
Corrine Marie Butler, 92, of Mason City, IA passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake, IA. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Galilean Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, with Pastor Melinda McVey McCluskey officiating. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be...
Florence E. Ringham
Nov 15, 2022
Florence “Elaine” Ringham, 84, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family of Florence Ringham.
Marcile E. Skram
Nov 14, 2022
Marcile Elaine Skram, 95, of Mason City died Monday, November 14, 2022, at Good Shepherd Health Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 North Pennsylvania Avenue. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to...
Denise R. Vikturek
Nov 12, 2022
A life’s adventure may begin even before birth. This is such the case for Denise Renee Risvold (Vikturek). She was conceived in the territory of Alaska where her father, Stanley Risvold, was stationed in Fairbanks. Near Denise’s due date, the doctor recommended that her mother, Norma Peterson Risvold, return to her family’s home in Iowa to safely deliver her first...
John T. Clarke
Nov 9, 2022
John T. Clarke, 92, of Nora Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the MercyOne Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 10 a.m., at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street SE, with Pastor Sid Bohls officiating.
Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held...
Darrell Rae Grosland
Nov 7, 2022
Darrell Rae Grosland Lt. Col. of Rancho Mirage, formerly of Mason City, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 7, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am, preceded by a visitation on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave, with Pastor Dan Dahl officiating. Please join...
Irma Rae Harris
Nov 6, 2022
Irma Rae Harris, 99, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 South Kentucky, with Pastor Tim Moore officiating.
Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
A visitation will be held at Faith Baptist Church...
Douglas Ray Hanson
Oct 31, 2022
Douglas R. Hanson, 75, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit surrounded by family.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 10 a.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave., with the Rev. Stephen Benitz officiating.
A visitation will be held on Friday, November...
Merlin R. Schaefer
Oct 27, 2022
Merlin Rae Schaefer of Mason City, IA passed away quietly at Good Shepherd Health Center on October 27, 2022. A private celebration of life is being held for family and close friends of Merlin Rae Schaefer on Wednesday, November 2nd. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions to Merlin’s favorite charities; Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, The Women’s Shelters of...
Donna M. Henry
Oct 25, 2022
Donna Marie (Leaman) Henry, 98, passed away on October 25, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 10 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 100 South Pierce Avenue in Mason City with Pastor Beth Ehlers officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 5...
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