Obituaries

Janelle K. Brink Scheller

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

Recca M. Hejlik

Sep 9, 2024

Recca Mae Hejlik, 91, of Clear Lake, passed away peacefully with hospice care on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Country Meadows Estates, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Harriet L. Rust

Aug 27, 2024

Harriet L. Rust, 91, formerly of Mason City, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Willows of Ramsey Hill in St. Paul, MN. Services will be held at a later date. 

Valitha V. Dornbusch

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

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...

Lila R. Johnson

Lila R. Johnson

Aug 21, 2024

Lila R. Johnson, 98, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Health Center surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, with Pastor Nadine Illunga officiating. Interment will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Reformed Cemetery in...

Robert S. Mountain

Robert S. Mountain

Aug 19, 2024

Robert S. Mountain, 81, of Mason City, passed from this life on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Inurnment will be held...

D. Kent Craun

D. Kent Craun

Aug 11, 2024

D. Kent Craun, 86, of Mason City, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 10 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating.

 Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. 

A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from...

Gary Lee Howe

Gary Lee Howe

Aug 8, 2024

Gary Lee Howe, 73, of Mason City passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday August 15, 2024, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday August 14, 2024, at Major Erickson...

James F. Grover Sr.

James F. Grover Sr.

Aug 6, 2024

James F. Grover Sr, 79, of Mason City passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday August 16, 2024, at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family of James Grover Sr.

James Franklin Grover Sr. was born on July 13,...

Shari L. Nolte

Shari L. Nolte

Aug 2, 2024

Shari L. Nolte, 59, of Mason City passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th St SE, with Pastor Sid Bohls officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday,...

Susan Bates-Staudt

Susan Bates-Staudt

Jul 25, 2024

Susan Bates-Staudt, 60, of Rockford passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family of...

Glendon Paul Losen

Glendon Paul Losen

Jul 19, 2024

Glendon Paul Losen, 92, of Mason City passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Facebook page. Visitation will be held from 10 to...

Gerald "Jerry" Lorentzen

Gerald "Jerry" Lorentzen

Jul 1, 2024

Gerald Lee Lorentzen, 75 of Rockwell passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Mercy One Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa after a tough battle with Lung Cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City with Rev. Wendy Johannesen officiating. Visitation will be...

Terry W. Pullen

Terry W. Pullen

Jun 28, 2024

Terry Wayne Pullen, 71, of Mason City passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. A graveside service will be held in the Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, IA at a later date. 

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