Obituaries

Karen R. Vaage

Karen R. Vaage

Sep 13, 2020

Karen R. Vaage, 78, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, after spending several days surrounded by loving family and friends at MercyOne Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Patrick Hall officiating. A livestream of the service...

Steven  Craig  Juhl

Steven Craig Juhl

Sep 12, 2020

Steven C. Juhl, 68, of Mason City, died on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at his home. There will be a private family service. The memorial service will be live streamed on Major Erickson Funeral Home’s Facebook page at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, September 17, 2020. A public visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, September 16,...

Jimmie  Dale  Rhodes

Jimmie Dale Rhodes

Sep 7, 2020

Jimmie D. Rhodes, 62, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. Services will be held at a later date.

Duane Lee  Anderson

Duane Lee Anderson

Sep 4, 2020

Duane Lee Anderson of Mason City, IA, formally Kensett, IA, passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2020 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Per Duane’s wishes there will be no services. Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church of Bolan, 4214 Tulip Lane, Kensett, IA 50448. Duane Lee Anderson, son...

Richard Gildner

Richard Gildner

Aug 30, 2020

Richard Gildner, 90, of Mason City ended his life’s journey here on earth on Sunday, August 30, 2020 and went to be with his heavenly Father for all eternity. A private family funeral service will be held Thursday, September 3rd at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Mason City with Pastor Nick Daugherty officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood – St....

Andy Kiwacz

Andy Kiwacz

Aug 30, 2020

Andy Kiwacz, 53, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center-North Iowa. On Sunday, August 30, 2020 Andrew Kiwacz, loving husband, father and friend, passed away at the age of 53. Andy was born March 14, 1967 in Queens, New York to Chester and Elizabeth (Haley) Kiwacz. In 1973 they moved to West Palm Beach,...

Raymond Dean Groth

Raymond Dean Groth

Aug 29, 2020

Raymond Dean Groth, 88, of Mason City passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the IOOF Home in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City with Pastor Sid Bohls officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home Facebook page. Military rites will...

Julie  Katherine Eaton

Julie Katherine Eaton

Aug 28, 2020

Julie Katherine Eaton, 49, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. There will be a private family service. The funeral service will be live streamed on the Mason City Trinity Lutheran Church’s YouTube and Facebook page at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 4, 2020. A public visitation will be...

Harold L. Younger

Harold L. Younger

Aug 28, 2020

Harold Lloyd Younger, 94, of Nora Springs joined his wife, Erna and son, Fred in heaven on August 28, 2020. He had been at Good Shepherd Health Center since April 2016. According to his wishes, his body was cremated. No services are planned at this time. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations can...

Jean E. Torgerson

Jean E. Torgerson

Aug 27, 2020

Jean E. Torgerson, 82, of Minnetonka, MN, formerly of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the Glenn Minnetonka. A private graveside service, as Jean requested, will be held at Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood, IA at a later date. Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate. Jean was born July 2, 1938 in Albert...

Kacey  Clay Vaughan

Kacey Clay Vaughan

Aug 23, 2020

Kacey Clay Vaughan, 40, formerly of Mason City, died on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at his home in Ankeny. There will be a private family service. The memorial service will be live streamed on Major Erickson Funeral Home’s Facebook page at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, August 28, 2020. A public visitation will be held from 4 to 6 P.M. on...

Janice  Ann Beznoska

Janice Ann Beznoska

Aug 15, 2020

Janice Ann Beznoska, 76, of Mason City, died on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Unit after a courageous battle with cancer. A private family service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held in Rudd Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. Memorials can be directed to the family of Janice Beznoska. Janice...

Michael  Johnston

Michael Johnston

Aug 14, 2020

Michael Harvey Johnston, 50, of Mason City, died on Friday, August 14, 2020, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Funeral services will be private. Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Michael Johnston was born in Mason City on March 18, 1970, to parents Thomas and Sally (Sanborn) Johnston. Michael attended Mason City High School. Michael enjoyed spending...

Dianna  Mae Weber

Dianna Mae Weber

Aug 12, 2020

Dianna Mae Weber 83 of Pharr Texas formally of Mason city, died peacefully at her home on August 12th 2020. Services will be held at a later date. In leu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the American Cancer Society or leukemia lymphoma society. Dianna Weber was born May 9,1937, in Cooperstown North Dakota to Clarence and Ethel (Michaelis)...

Vera  Mae  Stockberger

Vera Mae Stockberger

Aug 12, 2020

Vera M. Stockberger, 92, of Mason City, died on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1405 South Pennsylvania Ave. Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Vera...

Janelle  Joan Nevermann

Janelle Joan Nevermann

Aug 11, 2020

Janelle Joan Nevermann, 84, of Mason City, died on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Funeral services will be private. The funeral service will be live streamed on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 10:30 A.M. on the Mason City Trinity Luther Church’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Visitation will be held from 2-4 P.M. on Sunday, August...

Dr. Carl  Alvin  Shurtz

Dr. Carl Alvin Shurtz

Aug 9, 2020

Dr. Carl A. Shurtz, 81, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be held in the Northwood Sunset Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to MercyOne Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd St SE or North Iowa Christian School, 680 6th St SE. Carl Alvin Shurtz was...

Paula C. Stittsworth

Paula C. Stittsworth

Aug 6, 2020

Paula Christina Stittsworth, 87, of Mason City, passed away on August 6, 2020 surrounded by family. Due to Covid-19 concerns the family has decided to wait to celebrate Paula’s life until such time as we can safely gather together. Those wishing to send a card of condolence may send them to Jay Stittsworth, 1130 Manor Dr., Mason City, Iowa 50401....

Keri A. Retterath

Keri A. Retterath

Aug 4, 2020

Keri Ann Retterath, 48, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit. Visitation will be held from 2 until 5 PM Sunday, August 9, 2020, at the Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave. Keri was born February 10, 1972, the daughter of Dick and Judy (Krause) Eldridge in Mason...

Nicola "Nicki" L. Bleakney

Nicola "Nicki" L. Bleakney

Jul 31, 2020

Nicola "Nicki" Lynn Bleakney, 73, of Mason City, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 31, 2020, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City after a 12-year battle with Lymphoma. A family graveside service will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Our Silent City Cemetery in Kellogg, Iowa with Reverend Chad Jennings officiating. Those...