Obituaries

Lynn E.  Whipple

Lynn E. Whipple

Oct 31, 2021

Lynn Whipple, 63, of Mason City, passed away Sunday October 31, 2021, at Manly Specialty Care with her family by her side following a brief battle with a brain disease. Condolences may be sent to 303 Lakeview Dr., Mason City, IA 50401. Lynn was born January 18, 1958, the daughter of Roger Whipple and Marie Therese Logue at Mercy Hospital,...

Kathryn A. Colville

Kathryn A. Colville

Oct 30, 2021

Kathryn “Kae” Ann Colville, age 98, died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Marshalltown, IA. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, Nov. 10th at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in Mason City, IA. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 9th from 4:00-6:00 PM at Wesley United Methodist Church....

Barbara J. Tyler

Barbara J. Tyler

Oct 28, 2021

Barbara Jean Tyler, 92, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Per Barbara’s wishes there will be no services. Barbara was born January 16, 1929 the daughter of Everett and Anna (Jones) Burton in Enterprise, KS. She was raised and attended school in Salina, KS. On August 20, 1947 Barbara was...

John W. Schmidt

John W. Schmidt

Oct 27, 2021

John W. Schmidt, 95 of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center-North Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 AM until service time Monday at the...

Ralph  O.  Diercks

Ralph O. Diercks

Oct 25, 2021

Ralph O Diercks, 90, of Mason City, passed away on October 25, 2021, at Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. A visitation for Ralph and Virginia will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials in memory of Ralph...

John M. Sullivan

John M. Sullivan

Oct 23, 2021

John Matthew Sullivan passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A celebration of life will be held from 2 until 4 PM Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Moose Lodge, 22 4th St. NW, Mason City, IA. John was born February 9, 1962 in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Gerald and Delores...

Michael  Francis  Fox Jr.

Michael Francis Fox Jr.

Oct 22, 2021

Michael F. Fox, Jr, 44 of Kensett passed away on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at MercyOne Hospital due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Michael was able to give the gift of life through organ donation following his death. Per Michael’s wishes, he has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 29th, 2021,...

Terry  Lee LeDuc

Terry Lee LeDuc

Oct 20, 2021

Terry L. LeDuc, 73, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the Elmwood – St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family of Terry LeDuc. Terry Lee LeDuc was born on February 8, 1948, in Mason City. Raised...

Marcos Melendez III

Marcos Melendez III

Oct 19, 2021

Marcos Melendez III, 50, died on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Epiphany Parish, 302 5th St. SE. Services will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home Facebook Page. Epiphany Parish asks all to wear a...

Virginia  L. Diercks

Virginia L. Diercks

Oct 17, 2021

Virginia L Diercks,89, of Mason City, passed away on October 17th 2021, at Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Ralph passed away 8 days after Mom. As believers in Christ, we take comfort in knowing they are together again. A visitation for Virginia and Ralph will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Major Erickson...

LoRee M. Kulhavy

LoRee M. Kulhavy

Oct 17, 2021

LoRee Maxine Kulhavy, 101, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 N Delaware Avenue. Services will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home Facebook Page. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October...

Dennis Keith McMillan

Dennis Keith McMillan

Oct 17, 2021

Celebrating the life of Dennis K. McMillan, servant of God who was born in Evanston, Illinois on October 19, 1948 to Andrew J. and Phyllis U. McMillan. With his wife at his bedside and the loving hearts of his children, he was received into the caring arms of Jesus on October 17, 2021 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason...

Lowell J. Cook

Lowell J. Cook

Oct 15, 2021

Lowell J. Cook, 92, formerly of Mason City, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Rockwell Community Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10 a.m., at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 South Pennsylvania, with Pastor Craig Lutrell officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Major Erickson...

Mildred L. Creekmur

Mildred L. Creekmur

Oct 15, 2021

Mildred Lucille Creekmur, 97, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Services are private. Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice in Mildred’s name. Mildred was born on November 26, 1923 to parents James and Gertrude (Morris) Grier in Mason City, Iowa. She attended Mason City...

Edwin A. McDaniel

Edwin A. McDaniel

Oct 14, 2021

Edwin A. McDaniel passed away of natural causes on October 14, 2021. Ed was born on January 25, 1930, in Des Moines, Iowa to Basil and Alice (Denman) McDaniel. He was their only child. Ed graduated from North High School in Des Moines in 1948. He served in the Navy Reserves before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, serving from...

Carmen Dawn Madson

Carmen Dawn Madson

Oct 11, 2021

Carmen Dawn Madson, 72, of Mason City, died on Monday, October 11, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10 a.m., at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street SE, with Pastor Sid Bohls officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 5-7...

Rozanne  E. Robinson

Rozanne E. Robinson

Oct 10, 2021

Rozanne (Rosie, Rody) Robinson, 78, of Mason City, Iowa passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice. A graveside service will be held on November 20, 2021, in her hometown of Hutchinson, Kansas. In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials be directed to MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, 232 2nd St. SE, Mason City,...

Delton A. Dixon

Delton A. Dixon

Oct 9, 2021

Delton A. Dixon, 81, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center – North Iowa from complications of COVID-19. Due to the ongoing pandemic, private graveside services will be held in Pleasant View Cemetery – Thornton. Memorials may be directed to Wesley United Methodist Church. Delton Arthur Dixon was born, October 13, 1939, in...

William  R. Martinson Jr.

William R. Martinson Jr.

Oct 9, 2021

William R. Martinson, Jr., 74, of Mason City, died October 9, 2021 at Mercy One with his daughter by his side. Per his wishes, his body was cremated. A celebration of life gathering will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Clear Lake VFW, 219 Main Ave., Clear Lake, IA with a final salute...

Lana J. Eagen

Lana J. Eagen

Oct 4, 2021

Lana Jean Eagen, 79, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 S Georgia Ave. with the Rev. Carol Kress officiating. Interment will be held in the Glenwood Cemetery, Goldfield, IA. For those...

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