Obituaries

Donald D. Roberts

Donald D. Roberts

Jun 4, 2018

Donald D. Roberts, of Mason City, Iowa took the hand of Jesus and went home to Heaven on June 4, 2018 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit surrounded by his loving family following a 7 year battle with liver cancer. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Major Erickson Funeral...

Anita  Louise  Walker

Anita Louise Walker

Jun 2, 2018

Anita L. Walker, 72, of Mason City, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the I.O.O.F. Home. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 8, 2018 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. with Rev. Kenneth Gehling Chaplain – Mercy Medical Center...

Marjorie Ellen Vath

Marjorie Ellen Vath

May 23, 2018

Marjorie Ellen (Enfield) Vath, 90, of Mason City, died at the Good Shepherd Health Center Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the Faith Baptist Church, 1807 South Kentucky, Mason City, IA with Pastors Tim Moore and Greg Gosnell officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the church...

Loreen J. Brock

Loreen J. Brock

May 18, 2018

Loreen J. Brock, 95, of Mason City, IA, and formerly of Woden, IA, died Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Health Center Chapel, 302 2nd Street NE – Mason City, with Rev. Kent A. Mechler officiating. Inurnment will take...

James E. "Lowell" Chesnut

James E. "Lowell" Chesnut

May 17, 2018

James Lowell Chesnut, 93, died on Thursday, May 17th, while in hospice care at the Heritage Care Center, Mason City, Iowa, with dear ones by his side. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, at Major-Erickson Funeral Home in Mason City. Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt will officiate the memorial. Inurnment will be held in...

Edwin  G Johnson

Edwin G Johnson

May 13, 2018

Edwin G. “Bunny” Johnson, 99, of Mason City, IA, died Sunday, May 13, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. His life will be celebrated through the memories of those who knew him. He was loved by many and will be missed by many more. Burial will take place at a later date.

Beverly  A Beach

Beverly A Beach

May 11, 2018

Beverly A. Beach, 66, of Mason City, died Friday May 11, 2018 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. There will be no services. Beverly was born September 22, 1951 the daughter of Richard and Marjorie (Hedrick) Rasmussen in Mason City, Iowa. She attended and later graduated from Mason City High School. Beverly is survived by her sister, Gloria (Ray)...

Arlene  Lenore Barkema

Arlene Lenore Barkema

May 10, 2018

Arlene L. Barkema, 91, of Mason City, IA, died Thursday, May 10, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Health Facility. Visitation will take place from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Monday May 14, 2018, at Elk Creek Lutheran Church 4108 Killdeer Ave, Kensett, IA, followed by a graveside service at the Elk Creek Cemetery in Kensett, with Pastor Tom Martin...

Gary L. Fairbanks

Gary L. Fairbanks

May 8, 2018

Gary L. Fairbanks, 79, of Mason City, passed away May 8, 2018 surrounded by his wife and children. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa, 232 2nd Street SE, Mason City, IA 50401 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. He...

Sandra A. Skipper

Sandra A. Skipper

May 7, 2018

Sandra A. Skipper, 75, of Mason City, IA, died Monday, May 7, 2018, at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018, at the First Covenant Church, Highway 122 and South Ohio Ave. with the Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 3...

John Clayton  Eppens

John Clayton Eppens

May 6, 2018

John C. Eppens, 69, of Mason City, IA, died Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. Everyone is invited to attend a gathering at the family’s home, 2231 22nd St. SW, Mason City, Saturday May 12, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Memorials may be directed to the family of John Eppens. John Clayton Eppens...

Brad E Steiger

Brad E Steiger

May 6, 2018

Brad E. Steiger, 82, of Mason City, IA died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Steiger was born as Eugene E. Olson on February 19, 1936 at the Fort Dodge Lutheran Hospital to Hazel and Erling “Link” Olson. He grew up as a typical farm boy in Bode, until a near-death farm accident changed his...

Janice C. Kothenbeutel

Janice C. Kothenbeutel

May 1, 2018

Janice C. Kothenbeutel, 71, died Tuesday May 1st, 2018 at the IOOF in Mason City, Iowa. Visitation will be from 5pm – 7pm on Friday May 4th, 2018 at the Major Erickson Funeral Home in Mason City. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City at a later date. Janice Claudine Kothenbeutel was born in Mason City, Iowa...

James R. Follmuth

James R. Follmuth

Apr 29, 2018

James R. Follmuth, 77, of Mason City, died Sunday April 29, 2018 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Per his request there will be no services. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Hospice of North Iowa. James was born March 4, 1941 the son of Duane and Lola (Tipton) Follmuth in Mason City, Iowa....

Mark  Steven Napoletano

Mark Steven Napoletano

Apr 23, 2018

Mark Steven Napoletano, 71, of Mason City, IA, died unexpectedly Monday, April 23, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Friday, April 27, 2018, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. A private inurnment will take place in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with...

Joy D. Burns

Joy D. Burns

Apr 22, 2018

Joy Delouise (Lathrop) Burns, 77, died unexpectedly and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2018. She peacefully stepped onto the shores of eternity where she met her Lord and Savior face to face. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 28th, at Faith Baptist Church, 1807 S. Kentucky Avenue, Mason City,...

Jason Paul Faust

Jason Paul Faust

Apr 18, 2018

Jason Paul Faust, 35, of Winona, MN, and formerly of Mason City, IA, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Praise Community Church, 11 2nd Street NW, with Pastor Jeff Dahlin officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family of Jason Faust. Jason was born...

Peter John Despenas

Peter John Despenas

Apr 17, 2018

Peter J. Despenas, 73, of Kensett, IA, and formerly of Mason City, IA, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Visitation will be held one and a half hours prior...

Rosie E. Kofoot

Rosie E. Kofoot

Apr 17, 2018

Rosie E. Kofoot, 90, of Mason City, IA, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 419 North Delaware, with Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at...

Mark Andrew Baker

Mark Andrew Baker

Apr 16, 2018

Mark Andrew Baker, 49, of Marquette, IA, passed Monday, April 16th, 2018 at the Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, WI. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue in Mason City, IA with Rev. Kathleen R. Moore officiating. Inurnment will take place in Elmwood-St....

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