Obituaries

Diane M.  Yager Pedersen

Diane M. Yager Pedersen

Jan 22, 2022

Diane Marie Yager Pedersen, 60 of Mason City, lost her battle with leukemia after being diagnosed in September, on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. In accordance with Diane’s wishes there will be no services. Diane was born April 18, 1961 the daughter of Charles and Deloris (Bresley) Miller in Joliet, Illinois. Diane was a giver...

Susan A. Dempsey

Susan A. Dempsey

Jan 21, 2022

Susan Ann (Schwieger) Dempsey, age 71, of Mason City, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 21, 2022 surrounded by her most beloved family. Sue requested a celebration to be held in her honor in lieu of traditional funeral services. The family requests all of Sue’s loved ones to join us in celebrating her beautiful life from 1-4 p.m....

Raleigh S. King

Raleigh S. King

Jan 17, 2022

Raleigh King, 78, of Mason City, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 North Pennsylvania Ave, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Masks are required while in attendance at church. Visitation will be held from 4-6 PM Friday at...

Randi  Lee Thomas

Randi Lee Thomas

Jan 16, 2022

Randi Lee Thomas, 68, of Mason City, passed away, Sunday, January 16, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Services will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be held from 4...

Michael A. Lyman

Michael A. Lyman

Jan 15, 2022

Michael A. Lyman, 70, of Mason City, passed away, Saturday, January 15, 2022 at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa. In accordance with Michael’s wishes there will be no services. Michael was born August 25, 1951 the son of Jack and Patricia (Sisco) Lyman in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended school in Charles City and graduated from Charles City High School...

Gordon Clair Vajgert

Gordon Clair Vajgert

Jan 14, 2022

Gordon Clair Vajgert, age 76 of Mason City, Iowa succumbed to Covid on Friday, January 14, 2022. Son of Donald (NMN) Vajgert and Grace Avonelle Lee (Delger). Gordon served as a Corporal in the Army and served in the 1133rd National Guard thereafter. He worked at Holcim for 32 years before retiring. Most people knew Gordon to be a quiet...

Yannick Mangubu

Yannick Mangubu

Jan 2, 2022

Yannick Mangubu, 30, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Marshalltown Medical Center in Marshalltown, Iowa. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, with Pastor Sedar Shako officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Saturday....

Donald  C.  Benjegerdes

Donald C. Benjegerdes

Dec 31, 2021

Donald Charles Benjegerdes, 88, of Mason City, IA passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at his home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Services will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home Facebook. Visitation will take place one hour prior to...

Diana L. Kral

Diana L. Kral

Dec 29, 2021

Diana Lee Kral, 79, of Mason City, IA passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the IOOF Home in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday January 5, 2022 at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave, with Pastor Curt Gallmeyer officiating. Interment will follow in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday...

Bryan R. Ones

Bryan R. Ones

Dec 28, 2021

Bryan R. Ones, 59, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2021, at 11 a.m, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 North Pennsylvania, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. The service will be livestreamed on Major Erickson’s Facebook Page. Visitation will be held...

Betty Lou  Schneider

Betty Lou Schneider

Dec 27, 2021

Betty Lou Schneider, 93, of Mason City, IA passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Interment will be held in the...

Jimmie  Dale  Jarshaw

Jimmie Dale Jarshaw

Dec 22, 2021

Jimmie Dale Jarshaw, 83, of Mason City, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania. Services will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home Facebook Page. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Roger D. Gabel

Roger D. Gabel

Dec 22, 2021

Roger Dean Gabel, 83, of Mason City, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 surrounded by his children at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Major Erickson Funeral Home with Pastor Debra Devine officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association. Inurnment will follow...

Norma E. Ostmo

Norma E. Ostmo

Dec 20, 2021

Norma Elaine Ostmo, 79, passed away peacefully at home in Mason City on December 20. A visitation for Norma will be held at Major-Erickson, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, IA from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Per her wishes, a private family funeral service will be held on Friday. Norma was born February 27, 1942, to Roy and...

Donald J. Hutzell

Donald J. Hutzell

Dec 20, 2021

Donald J. Hutzell, 83, of Mason City, IA, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave, with Pastor Jane Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be...

Joan C. Reindl

Joan C. Reindl

Dec 18, 2021

Joan C. Reindl, 97, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday April 30, 2022 at 11 AM at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 1st St. N.E., with the Rev. Dr. Karen Young officiating. Inurnment will be held in the church columbarium. Joan was born...

LaVern  R. Vaage

LaVern R. Vaage

Dec 17, 2021

LaVern R. Vaage, 88, of Mason City, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home. The family...

Carole  A. Pinneke

Carole A. Pinneke

Dec 16, 2021

Carole Annette Pinneke, 91, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church, 722 N Adams Avenue with the Rev. Neil Manternach officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, December...

Margaret  A. Van Horn

Margaret A. Van Horn

Dec 14, 2021

Margaret Anna Van Horn, 89, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday December 22, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania. Per church guidelines masks will be required. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday,...

Richard D. Groth

Richard D. Groth

Dec 12, 2021

Richard “Rick” Dale Groth, 64, of Mason City, IA passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, December 17, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 North Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, IA with the Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 PM...