Obituaries
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...
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...
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