Obituaries
Cortland D. Peterson
Nov 26, 2024
Cortland D. Peterson, 98, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2024, at the Westview Care Center in Britt. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at First United Methodist Church, 119 S. Georgia, with Rev. Melanie Greengo officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association. Interment will...
Fred H. Zirbel
Nov 25, 2024
Fred H. Zirbel, 92, of Mason City, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Nora Springs Care Center.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., at Praise Community Church, 11 2nd Street NW, with Pastor Jeff Dahlin officiating.
Memorials may be directed to the family of Fred Zirbel.
On November 9, 2012, Fred’s last words...
William R. Elsbury
Nov 20, 2024
William Robert Elsbury, 87, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A celebration of William’s life will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 3-7 p.m., at the All-Vets Center, 1603 S. Monroe Ave. The family requests casual dress.
Bill was born in Rockwell, Iowa, to Robert and Helen (Hodge) Elsbury...
David Harvey Shreve
Nov 19, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce that David Shreve, 83, of Mason City, went to be with our Lord November 19, 2024, in the loving presence of his daughter, while listening to his favorite music. A celebration of life will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania...
Marvin E. Alphs
Nov 15, 2024
Marvin Eugene Alphs, 74, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by family.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church, 341 19th St SW.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N...
Marjorie Lundberg
Nov 15, 2024
Marjorie Lundberg, 95, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the First Congregational Church, 100 1st St. NE. The memorial service will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home Facebook page Visitation will be...
Martin F. Gordon
Nov 11, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martin Gordon, who peacefully left us at the age of 92 on November 11, 2024. Martin will always be remembered as a caring father, a devoted husband, and a beloved member of the Mason City education community for 38 years, hiring nearly every Mason City School District employee in...
Phyllis Joan Clausen
Nov 5, 2024
Phyllis J. Clausen, 87, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. There will be a gathering of friends and family from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 2502 S Jefferson. Memorials may be directed to the family of Phyllis Clausen.
Phyllis Joan Clausen was born...
Lester Vernon Dhondt
Nov 5, 2024
Lester Vernon Dhondt, 86, of Rockwell, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home 111 North Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024. at Major Erickson Funeral Home....
Bessie G. Schisel
Nov 2, 2024
Bessie Schisel (nee, Hasapopoulos), 96, of Garner died on November 2, 2024 at the Concord Care Center in Garner surrounded by prayer and family. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 1311 2nd St SW. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral...
Penelope "Penny" Bakehouse
Oct 30, 2024
Penelope M. Bakehouse, 77, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Health Center surrounded by family. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania. Penny will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the...
Volney "Zip" Hansen
Oct 29, 2024
Volney “Zip” Hansen, 86, formerly of Mason City passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 17,...
Patricia N. Poppe
Oct 28, 2024
Patricia N. Poppe, 86, of Mason City, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 2 p.m., at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street SE, with Pastor Sid Bohls officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior to service time on Friday....
Mavis J. Espinosa
Oct 27, 2024
Mavis Joyce Holt Espinosa, 101, of Mason City, Iowa passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Heritage Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Major...
Jovita Mary Perez
Oct 26, 2024
Jovita Mary Perez, 95, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Facebook page. Visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, November...
John F. Borger
Oct 22, 2024
John Fredrick Borger, 83, of Mason City passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 1p.m., at Memorial Park Cemetery
John was born November 17, 1940, in Mason City, to parents Fredrick and Annie (Szymeczek) Borger. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1959....
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...
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