Obituaries

Dorothy M. Brown

Dorothy M. Brown

Jan 5, 2015

MASON CITY: Dorothy May Brown, age 90, of Mason City, died Monday, January 5, 2015 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, January 10, 2015 with visitation one hour prior to services at First United Methodist Church, 119 S Georgia Avenue, Mason City. Interment will be at Memorial Park...

Mercedes M. Hentges

Mercedes M. Hentges

Jan 1, 2015

MASON CITY: Mercedes M. Hentges, 92, of Mason City, died Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. A funeral mass will be held 10:30 AM Monday, January 5, 2015 at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Alta Vista, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00...

Lester 'Crag' Brown

Lester 'Crag' Brown

Dec 30, 2014

MASON CITY: Lester Cragwick “Crag” Brown, 82, of Mason City IA, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Crag was born January 22, 1932, in Rockford, IL, the son of Lester Eugene and Gladys (Buchanan) Brown. He graduated from Wheaton High School in 1950, and continued...

Fred A. Younger

Fred A. Younger

Dec 27, 2014

NORA SPRINGS: Fredrick Alan Younger, 60, of Nora Springs, IA, passed peacefully early Saturday morning, December 27, 2014, from his earthly home into the welcoming arms of our Savior. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 440 North Illinois Avenue – Mason City, with Pastor Scott Davis officiating. Visitation will...

Roger W. 'Bugs' Buhr

Roger W. 'Bugs' Buhr

Dec 24, 2014

Roger W. Buhr Jr. (Bugs), 67, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at his home in rural Mason City, IA. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 29, 2014, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street S.E., with Pastor Jeni Bohls officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association....

Virginia E. Roberts

Virginia E. Roberts

Dec 24, 2014

Virginia E. Roberts, took the loving hand of Jesus and went Home to Heaven for Christmas after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer on December 24, 2014 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. She was a strong fighter until the very end. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at St. James...

Marsha K. Haberkorn

Marsha K. Haberkorn

Dec 22, 2014

Marsha Kay “Adams” Haberkorn, 57, of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014, after a long battle with Lung Disease. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa, 50401, 641-423-0924. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 10:00 AM...

Bob L. Paulson

Bob L. Paulson

Dec 22, 2014

Bob L. Paulson, 86, of Mason City, IA, died Monday, December 22, 2014, at the IOOF Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at the First Christian Church, 318 N. Adams, with Rev. Keith Scott officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Bonnie J. McNamara

Bonnie J. McNamara

Dec 17, 2014

Bonnie J. McNamara, age 70, of Mason City, IA, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, following a courageous 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church, 340 20th Street Southwest, with Rev. Jack Vanden Heuvel officiating. Visitation will be...

Donald J. Gebel

Donald J. Gebel

Dec 15, 2014

Donald J. Gebel, 78, of Mason City, IA, died Monday, December 15, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, December 19, 2014, at Epiphany Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th Street S.E., with Rev. Kenneth Gehling officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans...

Eugene F. Kirschbaum

Eugene F. Kirschbaum

Dec 15, 2014

Eugene F. Kirschbaum, age 95, of Mason City, died Monday, December 15, 2014, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 19, 2014 at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams, Mason City, with Rev. Neil Manternach officiating. A visitation of family and friends will be from 5:00...

Harold E. Rohde

Harold E. Rohde

Dec 14, 2014

Harold E. Rohde, 76, of Snohomish, WA, formerly of Mason City, IA, died Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Evergreen Health Medical Center in Kirkland, WA. Per his wishes his body was cremated. You may wish to send condolences to the family at: 21015 72nd Avenue S.E., Snohomish, WA. 98296. Harold was born July 26, 1938, in Osage, IA, the son...

Merle W. Harris

Merle W. Harris

Dec 9, 2014

MASON CITY: Merle W. Harris, 78, of Mason City, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 East State Street with Rev. Sid Bohls officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services Saturday at the church....

Rudy V. Alman

Rudy V. Alman

Dec 4, 2014

Rudolph V. “Rudy” Alman, 88, of Mason City, IA, died Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Rev. Keith Scott of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City...

Darlene A. Cory

Darlene A. Cory

Dec 3, 2014

Darlene A. Cory, 80, of Mason City, IA, died Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Chaplain Janet Dorenkamp of Hospice of North Iowa officiating. There will be a gathering of family and...

Allen D. Roberts

Allen D. Roberts

Nov 28, 2014

Allen D. Roberts, age 89, of Mason City, formerly of Plymouth, died Friday, November 28, 2014 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 North Delaware, Mason City with Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM,...

Josephine Angel

Josephine Angel

Nov 24, 2014

Josephine Angel, 86, of Mason City, died Monday, November 24, 2014, at the IOOF Home in Mason City. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Epiphany Parish St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 302 5th St. S.E. with Rev. John Gossman officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City. Memorials may be directed to...

Orlando Calicchia

Orlando Calicchia

Nov 17, 2014

MASON CITY: Orlando Calicchia, 96, of Mason City, died Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Private family graveside services will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Per Orlando’s request, he will be cremated. Memorials may be directed to the Orlando Calicchia Memorial Fund. Orlando was born October 23, 1918 in Mason...

Doris A. Francis

Doris A. Francis

Nov 15, 2014

Doris Arlene Francis, age 78, of 1037 19th Street SW, died Saturday, November 15, 2014, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at the IOOF Home & Community Therapy Center, 1037 19th Street SW, with Pastor David Byrd officiating. Memorials may be directed to the IOOF Home...

Selina E. Gossweiler

Selina E. Gossweiler

Nov 13, 2014

Selina E. Gossweiler died Thursday, November 13, 2014, at the Rockwell Community Nursing & Rehab Center. Visitation, is scheduled 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 18, 2014, in the Major Erickson Funeral Home at 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City. A memorial service is scheduled at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 19, 2014, in First United Methodist Church, at 119 South...