Obituaries
Diane Marie Bonjour
Aug 27, 2025
Diane Marie Bonjour, 61, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Jeff Dahlin officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior....
Judith A. Papantonis
Aug 26, 2025
Judith A. Papantonis, 91, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.
Lyle Ervin Bishop
Aug 25, 2025
Lyle Ervin Bishop, 90, of Mason City, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. No formal services will be held at this time. Burial will be held in Oakhill Cemetery in Estherville at a later date.
Karen M. Cornick
Aug 24, 2025
Karen Marie Cornick of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was surrounded by loved ones and passed peacefully in her sleep. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 East State Street, with Pastor Jane Harris officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial...
Michael C. Coborn
Aug 18, 2025
Michael C. Coborn, age 72, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, following a long battle with ALS, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa, with Rev....
Connie Jane Miller
Aug 18, 2025
Connie Jane (Geer) Miller, 82, of Mason City, IA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 18, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was deeply loved by her family and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church,...
Gerald L. Frank
Aug 17, 2025
Gerald Lee Frank, 77, formerly of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Apple Valley Village Health Care Center.
Gerald was born in Mason City on October 25, 1947, to Jacob and Loretta (DiGregorio) Frank. He attended Holy Family Grade School and graduated from Newman High School in 1966. He later earned his degree in Business...
Philip L. Birkedal
Aug 16, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Epiphany Parish, St. Joseph Catholic Church for Phil Birkedal, age 66, of Mason City. Phil passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, Aug. 16 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. The Rev. Ben Valentine and Deacon Mike Byrne will officiate.
Visitation will be held...
Dr. Harlan Wayne Wyborny
Aug 12, 2025
Dr. Harlan Wayne Wyborny, 85, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Plymouth City Hall, 616 Broad Street., Plymouth, Iowa. A private family inurnment will be held in the Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth.
On August 12, 2025,...
Vernelle "Dolly" Gorman
Jul 28, 2025
"Dolly” Vernelle Catherine (Pitzenberger) Gorman, 84, of New Hampton, IA passed away on July 28, 2025.
Dolly was born March 5, 1941 in Jackson Junction, IA, to Lawrence and Lena (Langreck) Pitzenberger.
Dolly is a graduate of New Hampton High School in 1959. She also graduated from La James College of Cosmetology in Mason City in 1961. Dolly worked at Leona’s Salon...
Dorothy M. Oppermann
Jul 22, 2025
Dorothy M. Oppermann, 94, of Mason City, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the IOOF Home in Mason City. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, with Pastor Phil Boender officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. A visitation will be...
Gary Berton Fish
Jul 18, 2025
Gary Berton Fish, 79, of Mason City, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 18, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at First Church of Nazarene, 509 S Carolina Ave, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Lori Fish officiating. The family will greet friends and family...
Rita Louise Bigger
Jul 13, 2025
Rita Louise Bigger, 87, of Mason City and formerly Nora Springs, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Manly Specialty Care. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 119 S Georgia Ave., with Rev. Judy Eilders officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior at the church....
Joseph Thomas Costello
Jul 12, 2025
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joseph Thomas “Tom” Costello on July 12, 2025, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Visitation will take place on Sunday, July 27, from 3-5 pm at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Private family graveside services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Plymouth Volunteer...
James W. Kuhlman
Jul 11, 2025
James W. Kuhlman, 88, of Mason City, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Village Cooperative of Mason City surrounded by family. Per Jim’s wishes, he graciously donated his body to Mayo Clinic. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 2 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce Street, with Rev. Kip Murphy officiating....
Michael L. Weinkauf
Jul 10, 2025
Michael L. Weinkauf, 67, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by family. Per Michael’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family of Michael Weinkauf.
Michael Leonard Weinkauf was born on December 11, 1957, to parents Mark and Barbara...
Jeffrey Allen Zimmer
Jul 8, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Zimmer, 71, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at his residence.
Jeff was born on April 24th, 1954 and grew up on a farm north of Floyd, IA where he spent many hours on his dirt bike. He graduated from Charles City IA High School in 1973. In 1975 he married, and settled in Charles City...
Larry D. Wyborny
Jul 8, 2025
Larry D. Wyborny was born 9/20/40 in Plymouth, IA to Milton Roy and Ruth Margaret Wyborny. He passed on Tues, July 8, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center at the age of 84.
Larry had many different and amazing job opportunities and hobbies. He was a grave digger, worked at the Sugar Beet Plant, as well as for many farmers in the...
Britta L. Eckblad
Jul 5, 2025
Britta Louise Eckblad, 33, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 2 p.m., at First Covenant Church, 411 S. Ohio, with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
Roger A. Heimbuch
Jul 4, 2025
Roger Andrew Heimbuch, 82, of Romeo, MI was called to Heaven at his home in Michigan on Friday, July 4, 2025, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N Delaware Ave. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on...
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