Obituaries
Bessie G. Schisel
Nov 2, 2024
Bessie Schisel (nee, Hasapopoulos), 96, of Garner died on November 2, 2024 at the Concord Care Center in Garner surrounded by prayer and family. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 2nd St SW. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral...
Penelope "Penny" Bakehouse
Oct 30, 2024
Penelope M. Bakehouse, 77, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Health Center surrounded by family. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania. Penny will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the...
Volney "Zip" Hansen
Oct 29, 2024
Volney “Zip” Hansen, 86, formerly of Mason City passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 17,...
Patricia N. Poppe
Oct 28, 2024
Patricia N. Poppe, 86, of Mason City, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 2 p.m., at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street SE, with Pastor Sid Bohls officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior to service time on Friday....
Mavis J. Espinosa
Oct 27, 2024
Mavis Joyce Holt Espinosa, 101, of Mason City, Iowa passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Heritage Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Major...
Jovita Mary Perez
Oct 26, 2024
Jovita Mary Perez, 95, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Facebook page. Visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, November...
John F. Borger
Oct 22, 2024
John Fredrick Borger, 83, of Mason City passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 1p.m., at Memorial Park Cemetery
John was born November 17, 1940, in Mason City, to parents Fredrick and Annie (Szymeczek) Borger. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1959....
Marguerite F. Erickson
Oct 19, 2024
Marguerite “Muggs” Frances Erickson, 89, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Epiphany Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St. SE. with Rev. Ben Valentine officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m....
Dorothy E. Myhre
Oct 14, 2024
Dorothy E. Myhre, 101, of Mason City, was born to Henry and Sophie Brunsvold on their family farm north of Hanlontown, Iowa on November 7, 1922. She died peacefully in her home in Mason City, Iowa on October 14, 2024, just short of her 102nd birthday.
Dorothy, or Dorts, was a daughter, sister, friend, wife and mother, school librarian and community...
Sandra K. Solsaa
Oct 8, 2024
Sandra K Solsaa, 84, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 10 - 12 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. A private graveside service will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St....
Raymond Lee Heimbuch
Oct 8, 2024
Raymond Lee Heimbuch, 79, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 North Pennsylvania, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Services will be livestreamed on Major Erickson’s Facebook Page. Interment will be...
Dennis R. Largent
Oct 8, 2024
Dennis "Denny" Roy Largent passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center after his battle with Dementia. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania. Private family services will be held.
Denny was born to Roy and Beatrice (Shurson) Largent...
Jim A. Prindle
Oct 4, 2024
Jim Prindle, 80, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held from 11 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the family of Jim Prindle.
Jim was born on May 18, 1944,...
Peggy Dahl
Sep 21, 2024
Peggy Joy Dahl, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 21, 2024, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, Iowa. A family celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Peggy was born on December 29, 1929, to June and James Breckel in Marshalltown, IA. She graduated from Mason City High School in...
Larry D. Cline
Sep 17, 2024
Larry D. Cline, 84, formerly of Mason City, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Nora Springs Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Major Erickson...
Beverly J. Patterson
Sep 14, 2024
Beverly Joyce Patterson, of Mason City, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 14th after a long and fulfilling life. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, with Rev. Shane Philpott officiating. Services will be livestreamed on Major Erickson’s Facebook page.
She was a kind...
Robert A. Fedders
Sep 11, 2024
On September 11, 2024, surrounded by his daughters and granddaughter, Robert Allen Fedders, 81 years old, left his weary body and was set free to a better place.
Robert (also known as Bob or Bobby), came into the world on Christmas Day in 1942, welcomed by his parents and five older siblings in Racine, Wisconsin. As a child, he enjoyed spending...
Janelle K. Brink Scheller
Sep 9, 2024
Janelle Kay Brink Scheller, 77, of Mason City, died on Monday, September 9, 2024, at The Good Shepherd Health Center. Per Janelle’s request, cremation has taken place. No services are scheduled at this time.
Janelle Kay Brink was born on January 15, 1947. She was the first child of Donald Leroy Brink and Opal Irene (Carre) Brink. She was married to...
Recca M. Hejlik
Sep 9, 2024
Recca Mae Hejlik, 91, of Clear Lake, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Country Meadows Place, Mason City. Per Recca's wishes, she was cremated, and a Gathering of Family and Friends will be held for Recca at the TimberCrest Atrium Room, 200 Glen Oaks Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa on Wednesday, October 16th from 2:00...
Marlin L. Fosse
Sep 4, 2024
Marlin L. Fosse, 88, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, quiet humor, and dedication to family. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation...

