Obituaries

Gerald "Jerry" Lorentzen

Gerald "Jerry" Lorentzen

Jul 1, 2024

Gerald Lee Lorentzen, 75 of Rockwell passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Mercy One Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa after a tough battle with Lung Cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City with Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Visitation will be...

Terry W. Pullen

Terry W. Pullen

Jun 28, 2024

Terry Wayne Pullen, 71, of Mason City passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. A graveside service will be held in the Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, IA at a later date. 

Connie Jo Lichman

Connie Jo Lichman

Jun 26, 2024

Connie Jo Lichman, 64, of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by family. Per Connie’s request, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family of Connie Lichman. 

Connie was born on October 29, 1959, to parents Thomas and...

Robert "Bob" Rush

Robert "Bob" Rush

Jun 25, 2024

Robert G. Rush, 77, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at...

Janice M. Rock

Janice M. Rock

Jun 24, 2024

Janice M. Rock, 66, of Charles City, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare Center in New Hampton. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, with Rev. Paul Lippstock officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 5:00-7:00...

Shirley J. Berding

Shirley J. Berding

Jun 22, 2024

Shirley Jean Berding, 79, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Per Shirley’s request, cremation has taken place, and a private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family of Shirley Berding.

Shirley Jean Berding was born on November 7, 1944, in Mason City, to...

Henry Junior Kalke

Henry Junior Kalke

Jun 22, 2024

Henry Junior Kalke, 90, of Nora Springs, passed away from Parkinson's at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center on the morning of Saturday, June 22, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave. with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6...

Kevin K. Sunken

Kevin K. Sunken

Jun 19, 2024

Kevin K. Sunken, 69, of Sheffield, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Per his request, cremation has taken place. A private service will be held at a later date.

 Kevin Keith Sunken was born on June 11, 1955, to parents Simon and Gertrude (Boekelman) Sunken in rural Kossuth County, Iowa. He graduated from Titonka High...

Jerry M. Jackson

Jerry M. Jackson

Jun 18, 2024

Jerry M. Jackson, 74, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave with a prayer service beginning at 5:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the...

Louise Theodora Duwe

Louise Theodora Duwe

Jun 14, 2024

Louise T. Duwe, 84, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Good Shepherd Health Center Chapel, 302 2nd St NE, Mason City, IA, at 1:30 PM with Rev. Kent Melcher officiating. Memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd, Mason City or...

Allen L. Stevens

Allen L. Stevens

Jun 13, 2024

Allen L. Stevens, 84, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 125 E State Street, with Pastor Jerry Hull officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation...

Madonna M. Whitehurst

Madonna M. Whitehurst

Jun 8, 2024

Madonna M. Whitehurst, 84, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

 

A funeral mass will be held at 10: 30 a.m., Monday, June 17, 2024, at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church, 722 N. Adams in Mason City with Rev. Fr. Neil Manternach as celebrant. Cremation will follow the service with burial at a...

Randy L. Linderman

Randy L. Linderman

Jun 5, 2024

Randy L. Linderman, 63, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Randy Lee Linderman was born on March 7, 1961, in...

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Helgren

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Helgren

Jun 4, 2024

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Helgren, 90, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.  Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave, with Rev Caleb Helmen of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church officiating.  Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery....

Keegan T. Baumgartner

Keegan T. Baumgartner

Jun 3, 2024

Keegan Thomas Baumgartner, 26, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, due to complications associated with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, June 10, 2024 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 East State St., with Pastor Jane Harris officiating.  Visitation will be held from 3 until 5 PM on Sunday, June 9, 2024...

Dorothy "Lyn" L. Nelson

Dorothy "Lyn" L. Nelson

Jun 2, 2024

Dorothy “Lyn” Nelson passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the age of 93, after living a beautiful and fulfilling life; building her family, growing her interests, expanding her friendships, and contributing to community.   She set a strong example for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, who will live her legacy through all that she taught them. 

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Calvin W. Anderson

Calvin W. Anderson

Jun 2, 2024

Calvin W. Anderson, 95, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave with Pastor Daniel Hanson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6,...

Betty Jean Gollnik

Betty Jean Gollnik

May 26, 2024

Betty Jean Gollnik, 94, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 North Pennsylvania, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time at the church. Interment will...

Beverly J. Kruggel McCulley

Beverly J. Kruggel McCulley

May 25, 2024

Beverly June Bednar Kruggel McCulley was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend during her incredible 96 years of life. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. 

She was born in Manly, Iowa on April 24, 1928 to loving parents Dell and Eva (Dilts) Bednar. She had older sisters, Ivadell and Maxine, and a younger brother, John. Although...

Harold L. Wendel Jr.

Harold L. Wendel Jr.

May 18, 2024

Harold Leroy Wendel, 84, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 119 South Georgia, with Rev. Melanie Greengo officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held...