Obituaries

LeAnn M. Weaver

LeAnn M. Weaver

Apr 4, 2024

LeAnn Marie Weaver (Sorbo) passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, at the age of 71. 

LeAnn was born on March 18, 1953, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Norlan J. and Marjorie B. (Olson) Sorbo. Throughout her life, she was a shining example of kindness, dedication, and service. A proud Mason City High School graduate, she...

Allan J. Shafer

Allan J. Shafer

Mar 31, 2024

Allan James Shafer, 22, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Rhythm Church, 21 8th St. SE.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 PM Friday also at the church.  In lieu of flowers memorials maybe directed to the family of Allan Shafer....

Carol A. Budke

Carol A. Budke

Mar 28, 2024

Carol Ann Budke, 78, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A private graveside service will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family of Carol Budke. 

Carol was born in Norman, Oklahoma, on January 28, 1946, to parents Jack and Beverly (Welsh) Proscovec. Carol grew up...

Tina M. Arnold

Tina M. Arnold

Mar 27, 2024

Tina Arnold, 59, of Mason City, formerly of Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by family following a short battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place and there are no services scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family of Tina Arnold. 

 Tina was born on October 25,...

Billie Marie Oelberg Rose Waychus

Billie Marie Oelberg Rose Waychus

Mar 26, 2024

Billie Marie Oelberg Rose Waychus, 82, of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Manly Specialty Care Center. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Inurnment will be held in...

Eric B. Lancaster

Eric B. Lancaster

Mar 25, 2024

Eric Bryan Lancaster, 54, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Interment will be held...

Verla J. Keeling

Verla J. Keeling

Mar 23, 2024

Verla Jean Aamondt Keeling, age 91, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Creek Side Living in Grundy Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral...

Marlys M. Wendel

Marlys M. Wendel

Mar 22, 2024

Marlys Marie Wendel, age 87, passed away peacefully and was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 22, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 10 a.m., at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street SE, with Pastor Sid Bohls officiating. Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, with her husband, Kenneth...

Mark D. O'Gorman

Mark D. O'Gorman

Mar 16, 2024

Mark D. O’Gorman, 70, previously of Mason City, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Westview Care Center in Britt. A graveside service will be held Monday, March 25, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. Military Honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association. 

Mark David O’Gorman was born on March 8, 1954,...

Rodney J. Kickbush

Rodney J. Kickbush

Mar 16, 2024

Rodney J. Kickbush, 86, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Per Rod’s request, there will be no services.Rod was born in Guttenberg, Iowa, to Kenneth and Hilma (Hagen) Kickbush. He was the brother of Bill, Doris, Janice, and Ginger. He graduated from Algona Public High School in 1956. He enlisted in...

Dennis L. Shipman

Dennis L. Shipman

Mar 14, 2024

Dennis Lee Shipman, 73, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from complications of Diabetes. Cremation has taken place. 

Dennis will be laid to rest on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Military Honors conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association. 

Dennis graduated in 1969 from Mason City High School. He was drafted into the Army on...

Donald H. Weber

Donald H. Weber

Mar 13, 2024

Donald Harold Weber, 97, passed away at MercyOne in Mason City, Iowa, on March 13,2024. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 5 to 7 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 North Pennsylvania Ave.  Memorial services will be held at 10 AM Friday, April 26, 2024 at the church. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, KCMR...

Jeremy D. Dotzler

Jeremy D. Dotzler

Mar 13, 2024

Jeremy Duane Dotzler, a beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his home in Manly, Iowa. He was 38 years old.

Born on September 21, 1985, in Mason City, Iowa, to Jerry and Jean (Manning) Dotzler, Jeremy grew up in a loving family. He attended Rockwell-Swaledale High School, graduating with the class of...

Stephen L. Rockwell

Stephen L. Rockwell

Mar 3, 2024

Stephen L. Rockwell, 64, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home. A graveside service will be held at a later date. 

Joan I. Diehl

Joan I. Diehl

Feb 25, 2024

Joan I. Diehl, 84, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Heritage Care Center.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in the Havelock Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family of Joan Diehl. 

Pamela Jo McFarland

Pamela Jo McFarland

Feb 24, 2024

Pamela Jo Espinosa, 76, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Heritage Care Center. Pam had been ill for the last several years and was under Hospice care since May 2023. 

Pam was born on November 22, 1947, to Paul (Blackie) Espinosa and Mavis (Holt) Espinosa. Pam graduated from Mason City High School in 1966. She...

Timothy P. Johnson

Timothy P. Johnson

Feb 21, 2024

Timothy Paul Johnson, 75, of Fond du Lac, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2024 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Monday. Memorials may...

Holly N. Peterson

Holly N. Peterson

Feb 19, 2024

Holly Nicole Peterson, 47, of Mason City, IA passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.  A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Monday, February 26, 2024, at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, IA.

Holly was born April 24, 1976, the daughter of Roger and Mickey (Kingsbury) Peterson in Mason City, IA.  She graduated from...

Betty J. Griffen

Betty J. Griffen

Feb 17, 2024

Betty Jane Griffen (Belcher), 72, of Plymouth, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.  

A visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave.

 Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. As we gather to say goodbye, we will...

Connie J. Wendel

Connie J. Wendel

Feb 17, 2024

Connie Wendel, 66, of Mason City, passed away early Saturday morning, February 17, 2024, at the Heritage Care Center after her “Brave Spirit” battled with cancer in which she fought courageously on her terms. Per Connie’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.  

Connie was born...

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