Obituaries
Rev. Dr. Glenn Wilson
Dec 26, 2024
Reverend Dr. Sherman Glenn Wilson Jr., affectionately known as Pastor Glenn, age 72, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26th, 2024. A loving husband, father, pastor, counselor, and dedicated servant of God, Pastor Glenn’s life was a testament to his faith, compassion, and commitment to service.
A celebration of Pastor Glenn’s life will be held at First Presbyterian...
Robert Vern Echelbarger
Dec 25, 2024
Robert Echelbarger, 96, of Mason City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 South Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, with Pastor Nadine Ilunga officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior at the church....
Josie G. Byrd
Dec 24, 2024
Josefa Byrd, 71, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A visitation will be held Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed towards the family of Josie Byrd.
Josepha "Josie" Byrd was born on January 29th, 1953, in...
Donna J. Billings
Dec 21, 2024
Donna Billings, 92, of Mobridge, South Dakota and formerly of Mason City, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Eureka Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ronald L. Cline
Dec 18, 2024
Ronald Cline, 80, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday December 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Celebration of life services will be held at a later date.
Larry Don Boots
Dec 15, 2024
Larry Boots, 85, of West St. Paul and formerly of Mason City, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by his family at The Sanctuary at West St. Paul. Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Nick Daughtery Officiating. Memorials may be directed towards the family of Larry...
Marilyn Ward
Dec 15, 2024
Marilyn Maxine Ward, 91, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Sheffield Care Center. A funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111, N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Interment will be held in the Oakwood...
Ivyl L. Neely
Dec 14, 2024
Ivyl L. Neely, 97, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family of Ivyl Neely.
Diana K. Bjoin
Dec 14, 2024
Diana Bjoin, 76, of Mason City, passed away December 14, 2024, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City. No formal services will be held. Memorials may be directed towards the family of Diana Bjoin.
Diana Bjoin,known by most as Diana Scott, was born April 7, 1948, in West Virginia to parents Jim Bean and Rena Mae Ball. Diana worked for many...
Robin Sue Jilek
Dec 13, 2024
The sorrowful family announces the passing of Robin Sue Jilek, 65, of Mason City, on Friday evening, Dec. 13. She had quickly taken an unexpected turn after a long-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis, but went peacefully, surrounded by love and light, holding the hands of her daughters. Per Robin's wishes, no formal services will be held, but instead, a celebration...
Paul Brockmeyer
Dec 8, 2024
Paul Brockmeyer, 77, of Sheffield, passed away December 8, 2024, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Celebration of life services will be held at a later date.
Paul was born September 25, 1947 in Newark, New Jersey to parents Josef and Pearl (Nelson) Brockmeyer. He graduated from Toms River North High school in Toms River, New Jersey in 1966. He then...
Mike Kammrad
Dec 7, 2024
Mike Kammrad, 70, of Sheffield, passed peacefully on December 7, 2024, surrounded by the love of his three girls - Cheri, Mindy and Jennifer - at the North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Michael Gordon Kammrad was born in Hampton to Gordon and Arlene (Merfeld) Kammrad. He grew up...
Donald R. Coleman
Dec 6, 2024
Donald R. Coleman, 79, formerly of Mason City, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by family. A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Ace’s Bar and Grill, 129 W. Main Ave., Rockford, from 12-3 p.m.
Donald Ray Coleman was born on May 20, 1945, to parents Dr....
John L. McCallum
Dec 5, 2024
John (Mac) McCallum, 95, of Nora Springs, passed away on Thursday December 5, 2024, at the Nora Springs Care Center. John will be laid to rest next to his wife at a later date at the South Shell Rock Cemetery in Northwood Iowa.
John was born September 24, 1929, in Goldfield, Iowa to parents Ralph and Bessie (Brush) McCallum. He moved...
Rande G. Lekwa
Dec 4, 2024
Rande Lekwa, 75, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, at The Good Shepherd Health Center. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania with Rev. Kent Mechler officiating. A visitation will be held from 11-1 p.m. on Thursday. Inurnment will be held at...
Daniel S. Schoon
Dec 3, 2024
Daniel Scott Schoon, 56, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania with Rev. Dan Gerritts officiating. A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday. Memorials may be directed...
Elwood C. Koelder
Nov 29, 2024
Elwood C. Koelder, 79, of Milford, formerly of Mason City, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania. Services will be livestreamed on Major Erickson’s Facebook page. A visitation will be held one hour...
Jean S. Stone
Nov 28, 2024
Jean Sybil (Schmitz) Stone, 99, of Mason City, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 28, 2024. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 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 MercyOne...
Cortland D. Peterson
Nov 26, 2024
Cortland D. Peterson, 98, of Mason City, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Westview Care Center in Britt, Iowa while under hospice care. 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...
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...
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