Obituaries
Melvin J. Cecil
Sep 17, 2022
Melvin J. Cecil, 81, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022.
A private graveside service will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family of Melvin Cecil.
Melvin was born on June 17, 1941, to parents Lafe and Etta (Myers) Cecil in Keokuk, Iowa. In childhood, Melvin lived in Athens, MO, where he attended Athens...
Louise E. Swanson
Sep 16, 2022
Louise E. Miles Swanson, 94, of Mason City, Iowa passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Traditions of Waterville, Minnesota.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 First Street N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Sarah Krolak officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Memorial...
Kenneth E. Bower
Sep 14, 2022
Kenneth E. Bower, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Per Ken’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials are in care of Bill Studer, 4 3rd Street NW, Mason City.
Ken was enlisted in the United States Air Force, Special Services,...
Cecilia Ann Medlin
Sep 12, 2022
Cecilia Ann Medlin, 70, of Nora Springs, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A celebration of life gathering will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania.
Memorials may be directed to the family of Cecilia Ann Medlin.
Cecilia Ann Medlin...
Merle E. Hendrikson
Sep 12, 2022
Merle E. Hendrikson, 93 of Mason City, IA, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa. His attempts to fight off a recent illness peacefully ended while surrounded by the love and presence of his family and close friend Linda Huegli.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, September 19, 2022, at...
Joan Deardeuff
Sep 11, 2022
Joan B. Deardeuff, 87, of Mason City, died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at the Sheffield Care Center with family by her side. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church 213 North Pennsylvania, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation...
Penny J. Anderson
Sep 10, 2022
Priscilla (Penny) Binns Anderson, 95, formerly of Mason City, IA, died Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living Center in Mankato. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S Pierce St. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. A private family burial...
Richard D. Proscovec
Sep 8, 2022
Richard “Rick” Proscovec, 70, of Mason City, IA, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022, at Major Erickson Funeral...
George A. Nelson
Sep 7, 2022
Georgie A. Nelson, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa. Per George’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
George loved video games, Pokémon and animals. He will be remembered for his kindness to others and that he loved being in nature.
George August Nelson was born on November 9, 1987, to parents Michael...
Joan M. Wessels
Sep 5, 2022
Joan M. Wessels of Mason City, IA, died Monday, September 5, 2022. Per her wishes, a private burial will be held at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Mercy Cancer Center, 1000 4th Street S.W., Mason City, IA 50401.
Joan was born on October 18, 1939, in Mason City, the daughter of Luke and Evelyn...
LaVonne A. Jones
Sep 1, 2022
LaVonne A. Jones, 83, passed away September 1, 2022, at Mercy One Medical Center North Iowa with a daughter by her side.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services and luncheon will be held Thursday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th...
Patricia A. Arispe
Sep 1, 2022
Patricia Ann Arispe, 86, of Mason City, IA, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center-North Iowa. Her family will schedule a celebration of her life in the near future.
Patricia was born April 16, 1936, in Silver Lake, IA the daughter of Adolph and Grace (McGarraugh) Reyerson. She was baptized at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church. Her family...
David Alan Barrett
Aug 25, 2022
David Barrett, 74, of Mason City, died Thursday, August 25, 2022, from complications of esophageal cancer. He left this life at home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August...
Beverly Marie Torgeson
Aug 22, 2022
Beverly Torgeson, 86, of Plymouth died Monday, August 22, 2022, at Mark and Jean Torgeson's home surrounded by love. Upon Beverly’s wishes she was cremated. Beverly Marie Torgeson was born February 15, 1936, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Loren and Genevieve (Reynolds) Bowers. She attended and graduated from Plymouth High School. After graduation she was married to Richard...
Lowell G. Johnson
Aug 19, 2022
Lowell G. Johnson, 81, of Rock Falls, died on Friday, August 19, 2022 at his home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at Old Stone Methodist Church, 1 Jackson St, Rock Falls. Interment will be held in Rock Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.,...
David C. Whitney
Aug 17, 2022
David C. Whitney, 62, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit. A gathering to honor and remember David will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave. David will be laid to rest at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery...
Gary B. Naumann
Aug 3, 2022
Gary B. Naumann, 76, formerly of Mason City, passed away on August 3rd, 2022 at his home in Excelsior
Springs, MO. A private family inurnment will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield, IA. Memorials and
cards may be directed to the family or sent to Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in
Mason City.
Gary was born on Nov. 12, 1945,...
Charlotte Ruth Rush
Jul 31, 2022
Charlotte Ruth Rush, 97, of Mason City, died on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at First Assembly of God Church, 1301 N Carolina Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Interment will be held in Memorial...
Timothy J. Cole
Jul 31, 2022
Timothy J. Cole, 71, of Clear Lake, IA, went home to be with his Lord on July 31, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022, Harvest Bible Chapel North Iowa, 2200 N 24th St, Clear Lake. Memorials may be directed to the family of Timothy Cole. Tim was someone with whom...
Keith Lunsford
Jul 30, 2022
Roy Keith Lunsford, 73, of Rudd, IA passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center. A visitation will be held from 9:30 until 11 AM Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Bridge Church, 913 S. Main St., Charles City, IA. A memorial service will begin at 11 AM following visitation. Keith was born April 20,...
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