Obituaries
Marguerite F. Erickson
Oct 19, 2024
Marguerite “Muggs” Frances Erickson, 89, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Epiphany Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St. SE. with Rev. Ben Valentine officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m....
Dorothy E. Myhre
Oct 14, 2024
Dorothy E. Myhre, 101, of Mason City, was born to Henry and Sophie Brunsvold on their family farm north of Hanlontown, Iowa on November 7, 1922. She died peacefully in her home in Mason City, Iowa on October 14, 2024, just short of her 102nd birthday.
Dorothy, or Dorts, was a daughter, sister, friend, wife and mother, school librarian and community...
Sandra K. Solsaa
Oct 8, 2024
Sandra K Solsaa, 84, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 10 - 12 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. A private graveside service will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St....
Raymond Lee Heimbuch
Oct 8, 2024
Raymond Lee Heimbuch, 79, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 North Pennsylvania, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Services will be livestreamed on Major Erickson’s Facebook Page. Interment will be...
Dennis R. Largent
Oct 8, 2024
Dennis "Denny" Roy Largent passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center after his battle with Dementia. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania. Private family services will be held.
Denny was born to Roy and Beatrice (Shurson) Largent...
Jim A. Prindle
Oct 4, 2024
Jim Prindle, 80, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held from 11 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the family of Jim Prindle.
Jim was born on May 18, 1944,...
Peggy Dahl
Sep 21, 2024
Peggy Joy Dahl, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 21, 2024, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, Iowa. A family celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Peggy was born on December 29, 1929, to June and James Breckel in Marshalltown, IA. She graduated from Mason City High School in...
Larry D. Cline
Sep 17, 2024
Larry D. Cline, 84, formerly of Mason City, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Nora Springs Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Major Erickson...
Beverly J. Patterson
Sep 14, 2024
Beverly Joyce Patterson, of Mason City, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 14th after a long and fulfilling life. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, with Rev. Shane Philpott officiating. Services will be livestreamed on Major Erickson’s Facebook page.
She was a kind...
Robert A. Fedders
Sep 11, 2024
On September 11, 2024, surrounded by his daughters and granddaughter, Robert Allen Fedders, 81 years old, left his weary body and was set free to a better place.
Robert (also known as Bob or Bobby), came into the world on Christmas Day in 1942, welcomed by his parents and five older siblings in Racine, Wisconsin. As a child, he enjoyed spending...
Janelle K. Brink Scheller
Sep 9, 2024
Janelle Kay Brink Scheller, 77, of Mason City, died on Monday, September 9, 2024, at The Good Shepherd Health Center. Per Janelle’s request, cremation has taken place. No services are scheduled at this time.
Janelle Kay Brink was born on January 15, 1947. She was the first child of Donald Leroy Brink and Opal Irene (Carre) Brink. She was married to...
Recca M. Hejlik
Sep 9, 2024
Recca Mae Hejlik, 91, of Clear Lake, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Country Meadows Place, Mason City. Per Recca's wishes, she was cremated, and a Gathering of Family and Friends will be held for Recca at the TimberCrest Atrium Room, 200 Glen Oaks Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa on Wednesday, October 16th from 2:00...
Marlin L. Fosse
Sep 4, 2024
Marlin L. Fosse, 88, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, quiet humor, and dedication to family. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation...
Mary Jo Fisher
Sep 1, 2024
Mary Jo Fisher, 84, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 100 1st St NE. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024,...
Carol F. Miller
Aug 31, 2024
Carol F. Miller, 83, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Grace Church, 440 N Illinois Ave. with Pastor Nick Daugherty officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024, at...
David J. Peterson
Aug 30, 2024
David J. Peterson, 71, of Rockford, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 4-7 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, with time of sharing...
Betty Jo Louise Hubbard
Aug 28, 2024
Betty Jo Louise Hubbard, 98, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Burial will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Betty Jo was born on August 12, 1926, in Garden City, KS to parents Joe and Sarah (Youkom) Taylor. Betty Jo attended...
Harriet L. Rust
Aug 27, 2024
Harriet Lucille (Boller) Rust, 91, of Mason City, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave.
She was born on June 30, 1933 to Harvey and Edith (Forristall) Boller in Goodell, Iowa. She...
Valitha V. Dornbusch
Aug 22, 2024
Valitha Verona Dornbusch (née Sauerbrei), known affectionately as Val, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Mason City, Iowa, at the age of 76.
She was born on October 26, 1947, to Walter and Anna Sauerbrei in Readlyn, IA, where she was raised on the family farm. She graduated from Wapsie Valley High School then pursued cosmetology. She married David Dornbusch...
Richard D. Tillou
Aug 22, 2024
Richard D. Tillou, 95, formerly of Mason City passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Cascade Creek Memory Care, Rochester, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Avenue with Pastor Miles Grismore officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...