Obituaries

Thomas R. Wagner

Thomas R. Wagner

Nov 18, 2016

Thomas R. Wagner, 82, of Grafton, IA, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. Per Tom’s wishes, his body was donated to the University of Iowa. No formal services will be held. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Tom’s life and to learn about the use of his gifts to the...

Caleb J Christensen

Caleb J Christensen

Nov 17, 2016

Caleb J. Christensen, 37, of Mason City, Iowa died Thursday, November 17, 2016. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. The family would like to invite everyone to a time of sharing from 1 until 3 PM Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed...

Karl Frederick Langhart

Karl Frederick Langhart

Nov 11, 2016

Karl Frederick Langhart, 59, of Mason City, died Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Per Karl’s request, his body will be cremated. A memorial mass will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams with Rev. Andrew A-Mensah and Rev. Kenneth Gehling, con-celebrants. The family...

Darlene M. Betts

Darlene M. Betts

Nov 10, 2016

Darlene Marie Betts, 86, of Mason City, IA, died, Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 14, 2016, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Sunday, November 13, 2016,...

Melvin L. Harris

Melvin L. Harris

Nov 9, 2016

Melvin L. Harris, 69, of Mason City, died Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. No services are scheduled at this time. Per family request, his body will be cremated. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Melvin was born May 31, 1947 in rural Rockwell, Iowa the son of Delmar and Martha...

James E.  Renshaw, Sr.

James E. Renshaw, Sr.

Nov 6, 2016

James E. Renshaw, Sr., 95, of Rock Falls, Iowa died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa. Memorial services will be held at 2 PM Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA with Pastor Paul Schaefer Plymouth Bible Baptist Church officiating. Memorials may be directed to the James...

Charles D. Johnson

Charles D. Johnson

Oct 31, 2016

Charles ‘Chuck’ Johnson, 85, of Mason City, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday October 31, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Health Center with his family at his side. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, November 4, 2016 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave. with the Rev. Kent A. Mechler, Good Shepherd Chaplain officiating. Military...

Alice M.  Miller

Alice M. Miller

Oct 27, 2016

Alice M. Miller (Rodemeyer), 93, of Mason City, IA, died Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 31, 2016, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Rev. Mark Lavrenz of Bethlehem Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service....

Lowell M. Hicok

Lowell M. Hicok

Oct 25, 2016

Lowell M. Hicok, 82, of Mason City, IA, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Ed Bard, Chaplain – Hospice of North Iowa officiating. There will be a gathering of family...

Ruth Marie Umbarger

Ruth Marie Umbarger

Oct 24, 2016

Ruth Marie Umbarger, 92, of Mason City, died Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave, with Pastor Paul Schaefer, Plymouth Bible Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Zachary David Bochmann

Zachary David Bochmann

Oct 24, 2016

Zachary David Bochmann, was born silently on Monday, October 24, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Zachary David Bochmann memorial fund in care of the family.

Ruth E. Martin

Ruth E. Martin

Oct 22, 2016

Ruth Elizabeth (Walser) Zuehlke, Martin of Mason City, IA, died peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at the IOOF Home at age 103. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor Travis Stevick officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on...

Iona P. Radcliff

Iona P. Radcliff

Oct 20, 2016

Iona P. Radcliff, 88, of Mason City, died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Per her request, her body will be cremated. Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 24, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Avenue with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services...

Donald E. Shinn

Donald E. Shinn

Oct 18, 2016

Donald E. Shinn, 85, of Mason City, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Graveside inurnment services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, October 21, 2016 at Memorial Park Cemetery with Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp, Hospice of North Iowa officiating. There will be no visitation. Military rites will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association....

Vincent William Mulert

Vincent William Mulert

Oct 16, 2016

Vincent William Mulert, 96, of Mason City, IA, died Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Epiphany Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Andrew A-Mensah officiating. Interment will follow in the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors conducted by the...

Robert 'Bob' A. Schukei

Robert 'Bob' A. Schukei

Oct 10, 2016

Robert ‘Bob’ A. Schukei, 88, of Mason City, died Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit after a journey with Alzheimer’s. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5-7 PM Friday, October 14, 2016 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City. A private family memorial service will be held...

Joseph Malfero

Joseph Malfero

Oct 7, 2016

Joseph N. Malfero Sr., 76, of Greene, IA, originally from Mason City, died Friday, October 7, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue – Mason City, with Pastor Ed Bard – Chaplain, Hospice of North Iowa officiating. Visitation will be from...

Helen J. Heminger

Helen J. Heminger

Oct 4, 2016

Helen Heminger, 74, of Mason City, IA, passed away quietly in her sleep Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at her home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Helen Heminger memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Helen was born September 2, 1942,...

Barbara  E. Weiner

Barbara E. Weiner

Sep 28, 2016

Barbara Ellen Weiner, 56, of Nora Springs, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at home. A funeral mass will be held 10:30 AM Monday, October 3, 2016 at Epiphany Parish St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 302 5th Street SE with Rev. Neil Manternach, celebrant. Interment will take place in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM...

Harold Wendell Stewart

Harold Wendell Stewart

Sep 25, 2016

Harold Wendell Stewart, 78, of Mason City, Iowa died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Per Harold’s request, he will be cremated with no funeral services. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Harold was born November 27, 1937 in Girard, Illinois the son of Wendell and Deloris Stewart. After graduating from...