Obituaries

Robert G. Funk

Robert G. Funk

Apr 24, 2020

Robert G. Funk, 64, of Swaledale, died on Friday, April 24, 2020, at the MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa. Robert Glen Funk was born December 27, 1955 to Robert and Maxine (Thornton) Funk in Mason City, Iowa. He entered the Navy in 1974. After discharge he worked various jobs throughout his life but above all he was a Union...

Hester "Terry" N. MacGregor

Hester "Terry" N. MacGregor

Apr 23, 2020

Hester (Terry) Nellis Stalker MacGregor, age 100, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2020, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City, IA. A celebration of Terry’s life will take place at a later date when all can gather together. The family wishes to thank Heritage Care Center staff and Mercy One North Iowa Hospice for their wonderful care, kindness and...

Marladean DeVries

Marladean DeVries

Apr 17, 2020

Marladean DeVries, 74, of Thornton, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2020, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, Iowa. Marladean was born February 14, 1946, the only child of Marvin and Ruth (Hartwig) Miller. She was raised in Thornton, Iowa and graduated from Meservey-Thornton High School in 1964. She married her high school sweetheart, John (Butch) DeVries...

Donna M. Rogers

Donna M. Rogers

Apr 16, 2020

Donna Mae Rogers, 83, died Thursday, April 16 at Mercy Hospital in Mason City after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She had been a resident of Good Shepherd Health Center for nearly 4 years. Donna was born July 31,1936 in Mason City, the daughter of Kenneth and Louise Briggs. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1954, and...

Vickie E. Duffy

Vickie E. Duffy

Apr 12, 2020

Vickie E. Duffy, 69, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Per Vickie’s wishes, she was cremated. No services will be held at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family of Vickie Duffy. Vickie Elaine Duffy was born on August 24, 1950 to parents Donald and...

Carla J.  Kohler

Carla J. Kohler

Apr 12, 2020

Carla Jeanne Kohler, 63, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her home. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 A.M., Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Epiphany Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mason City. Inurnment will be held in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs. Carla was born December 5, 1956 in Mason City, Iowa the daughter of John and Barbara (Freudenberg)...

Ruth  J. Rekow

Ruth J. Rekow

Apr 10, 2020

Ruth J. Rekow, 96, of Mason City, died on Friday, April 10, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A private graveside service will be held in the Kensett Cemetery. Ruth was born April 21, 1923, in Kensett, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Her mother passed away when she was eight years old. She then...

Linda Lee Boone

Linda Lee Boone

Apr 8, 2020

Linda L. Boone, 60, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at MercyOne Hospice of North Iowa. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Elmwood – St. Joseph Cemetery. Linda Lee Boone was born on December 21, 1959 to parents Lloyd and Joanne Boone. Her life was a tough one, but she faced...

June M. Nitcher

June M. Nitcher

Apr 6, 2020

June M. Nitcher, 83, of Mason City, died on Monday, April 6, 2020, at MercyOne Hospice of North Iowa. Services will be at a later date in the Elmwood - St. Joseph Cemetery. June M. Nitcher was born on June 4, 1936, to parents Oscar and Mabel (Felland) Smeby. She was a 1954 graduate of Hanlontown High School. On February...

Margaret G. Schluter

Margaret G. Schluter

Mar 30, 2020

Margaret Gracie Schluter, 92, of Mason City, passed away on March 30, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Private graveside services were held at Park Cemetery in Nora Springs. A Celebration of Life will be held in the future. Memorials may be directed to the family of Margaret Schluter care of daughter Linda Schluter, 1316 7th...

Jay "Brett" Eden

Jay "Brett" Eden

Mar 30, 2020

Jay “Brett” Eden, 51, Lifelong resident of Mason City passed away Monday March 30th, 2020 surrounded by family at the University Of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A celebration of life will be set for a later date. Brett was born on April 22, 1968 to Jim and Judith Eden. Brett is one of four sons. Brett attended Mason City...

Frank  D. Koehler

Frank D. Koehler

Mar 29, 2020

Frank D Koehler, 89, of Mason City, Iowa, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020 while wintering in Mesa, Arizona. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be directed to the family of Frank Koehler. Frank Dale Koehler was born on March 19, 1931 in Eagle Grove, Iowa to parents Harry and Augusta (Hayungs) Koehler....

Adam D. Van Syoc

Adam D. Van Syoc

Mar 27, 2020

Adam D. Van Syoc, 43, of Mason City, died Friday, March 27, 2020 as the result of a tragic boating accident. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Monday, May 11, 2020 around the pond at Major Erickson Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Muters officiating. Interment will follow in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery Adam was born April 6, 1976...

Lois Marie Deike

Lois Marie Deike

Mar 19, 2020

Lois Marie (Palmerton) Deike, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center-North Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 North Delaware Ave. with Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Interment was held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery on...

Terry E. Lowman

Terry E. Lowman

Mar 18, 2020

Terry Eugene Lowman, 64 of Forest City, died Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center-North Iowa. In fulfilling Terry's wishes, there will be no service at this time. Terry was born February 21, 1956. The son of Eugene and Carla (Jubell) Lowman. Terry attended and later graduated from Clear Lake High School. On June 14th, 1986, Terry was united...

LeRoy E. Butler

LeRoy E. Butler

Mar 18, 2020

LeRoy E. Butler, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City. He spent his last days surrounded by his loving family. Private graveside services will be held at Elmwood-St. Joseph cemetery with a celebration of life to be held on a date to be announced. Lee was born on May 30, 1940...

Louis M. Hoffman

Louis M. Hoffman

Mar 17, 2020

Louis M. Hoffman, 81, of Mason City, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at MercyOne Hospice Inpatient Unit. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2020, from 2-5 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and respect social distancing guidelines. Services are private. The memorial service will be livestreamed...

Gary R. Zobel

Gary R. Zobel

Mar 17, 2020

Gary R. Zobel, 70 of Mason City, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the IOOF Home. Gary’s wishes were to not have a service. Gary was born September 27, 1949 the son of John and Lillian (Sorenson) Zobel in Mason City, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Clear Lake High School and went on to get his associates degree at...

Norma Jean Swanson

Norma Jean Swanson

Mar 17, 2020

Norma Jean McEachran Swanson, 84, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the Renaissance Senior Living Facility. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Norma has requested memorials (in lieu of flowers) to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street,...

Lois C. Fogerty

Lois C. Fogerty

Mar 15, 2020

LOIS CHARLOTTE FOGERTY, 96, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. She was born to William Olson and Amanda Anfinsen in Lake Mills, Iowa. She was one of five siblings. Alan, Ruth, and Wilma predeceased her; Phillip survives her and lives in Forest City, Iowa. She would wish to be remembered as a loving and devoted...