Obituaries
Edwin H. Rhodes
Nov 10, 2021
Edwin H. Rhodes, 89, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the IOOF Home in Mason City. Per Edwin’s wishes, he was cremated. No services will be held at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family of Edwin Rhodes. Edwin Harvey Rhodes was born on October 1, 1932 to parents Harvey and Anne (Cygan)...
Terry Lee Thomas
Nov 10, 2021
Terry Lee Thomas, 65, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his home due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family of Terry Thomas. Terry was born on September 13,...
Sharon Rae Newbowers
Nov 7, 2021
Sharon Rae (Broers) Newbowers was born on October 11, 1939 in Rockwell, Iowa. She died on November 7, 2021 at Heritage Care Center in Mason City. Sharon was the daughter of Raymond and Beulah (Wood) Broers. She married Donald Newbowers on November 24, 1962, and he preceded her in death on February 10, 2005. Sharon graduated from Rockwell High School...
Doris Ione Baumann
Nov 5, 2021
Doris I. Baumann, 89, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Faith Baptist Church, 1807 S Kentucky Ave. with Pastor Dave Callison officiating. Services will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home Facebook...
Jon Robert Lohrbach
Nov 2, 2021
Jon R. Lohrbach, 70, of Mason City died on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his home with family by his side. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church,...
Carren M. Schaer
Nov 1, 2021
Carren Marie Schaer, 79, of Mason City, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Manly Specialty Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 – 4th St. SE, with Pastor Sid Bohls officiating. The funeral service will be live streamed on the Major Erickson Funeral...
Lynn E. Whipple
Oct 31, 2021
Lynn Whipple, 63, of Mason City, passed away Sunday October 31, 2021, at Manly Specialty Care with her family by her side following a brief battle with a brain disease. Condolences may be sent to 303 Lakeview Dr., Mason City, IA 50401. Lynn was born January 18, 1958, the daughter of Roger Whipple and Marie Therese Logue at Mercy Hospital,...
Kathryn A. Colville
Oct 30, 2021
Kathryn “Kae” Ann Colville, age 98, died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Marshalltown, IA. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, Nov. 10th at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, IA. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 9th from 4:00-6:00 PM at Wesley United Methodist Church....
Barbara J. Tyler
Oct 28, 2021
Barbara Jean Tyler, 92, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Per Barbara’s wishes there will be no services. Barbara was born January 16, 1929 the daughter of Everett and Anna (Jones) Burton in Enterprise, KS. She was raised and attended school in Salina, KS. On August 20, 1947 Barbara was...
John W. Schmidt
Oct 27, 2021
John W. Schmidt, 95 of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center-North Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 AM until service time Monday at the...
Ralph O. Diercks
Oct 25, 2021
Ralph O Diercks, 90, of Mason City, passed away on October 25, 2021, at Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. A visitation for Ralph and Virginia will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials in memory of Ralph...
John M. Sullivan
Oct 23, 2021
John Matthew Sullivan passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A celebration of life will be held from 2 until 4 PM Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Moose Lodge, 22 4th St. NW, Mason City, IA. John was born February 9, 1962 in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Gerald and Delores...
Michael Francis Fox Jr.
Oct 22, 2021
Michael F. Fox, Jr, 44 of Kensett passed away on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at MercyOne Hospital due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Michael was able to give the gift of life through organ donation following his death. Per Michael’s wishes, he has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 29th, 2021,...
Terry Lee LeDuc
Oct 20, 2021
Terry L. LeDuc, 73, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the Elmwood – St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family of Terry LeDuc. Terry Lee LeDuc was born on February 8, 1948, in Mason City. Raised...
Marcos Melendez III
Oct 19, 2021
Marcos Melendez III, 50, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Epiphany Parish, 302 5th St. SE. Services will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home Facebook Page. Epiphany Parish asks all to wear a...
Virginia L. Diercks
Oct 17, 2021
Virginia L Diercks,89, of Mason City, passed away on October 17th 2021, at Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Ralph passed away 8 days after Mom. As believers in Christ, we take comfort in knowing they are together again. A visitation for Virginia and Ralph will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Major Erickson...
LoRee M. Kulhavy
Oct 17, 2021
LoRee Maxine Kulhavy, 101, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N Delaware Avenue. Services will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home Facebook Page. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October...
Dennis Keith McMillan
Oct 17, 2021
Celebrating the life of Dennis K. McMillan, servant of God who was born in Evanston, Illinois on October 19, 1948 to Andrew J. and Phyllis U. McMillan. With his wife at his bedside and the loving hearts of his children, he was received into the caring arms of Jesus on October 17, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason...
Lowell J. Cook
Oct 15, 2021
Lowell J. Cook, 92, formerly of Mason City, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Rockwell Community Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10 a.m., at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 South Pennsylvania, with Pastor Craig Lutrell officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Major Erickson...
Mildred L. Creekmur
Oct 15, 2021
Mildred Lucille Creekmur, 97, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Services are private. Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice in Mildred’s name. Mildred was born on November 26, 1923 to parents James and Gertrude (Morris) Grier in Mason City, Iowa. She attended Mason City...