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Cemetery History Walk to be held in Mason City

Elmwood Cemetery at South Federal entrance.

MASON CITY – Elmwood-St. Joseph Municipal Cemetery is conducting this fall’s History Walk on Saturday, September 30th. There will be a late afternoon History Walk from 4:30 to 6:00, a Chili Supper from 6:00 to 7:00 and an Evening Stroll from 7:30 to 9:00. The theme of the event is “150 Years of Serving the Community” and will portray people who were instrumental in starting and developing the Elmwood and St. Joseph Cemeteries.

The cost of the entire event is $20.00. If purchased separately the cost is $7.00 for the Walk, $7.00 for the Chili Supper and $7.00 for the Stroll which includes hot chocolate after the portrayals. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the event. Advance tickets for the entire event are on sale for $20.00 at the Cemetery office. Children under 10 years of age may attend the Walk and Stroll at no charge when accompanied by a parent or guardian with a ticket, but must have a ticket for the supper. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes.

The portrayals and actors for the afternoon History Walk are:

Irving and Jennie Card, 1834-1887, portrayed by Michael and Karen Byrne.

Ralph Stanbery, 1881-1957, portrayed by Chip Kinsey with wife Kathy as Jessie Stanbery.

Mary Knapp and Nettie Cadwell, 1845-1921 portrayed by Amber Anderson and Allison Day.

Carl Parker, 1873-1961, portrayed by Alan Steckman.

Guy Zach, 1918-1971, portrayed by Larry Day.

Monsignor, P. S. O’Conner, 1863-1945, portrayed by Steven Van Steenhyuse.

The portrayals and actors for the Evening Stroll are:

Dan Durkin, 1879-1956, portrayed by Steve Musson.

Frank Sheffler told by wife , 1885-1939, portrayed by Jill Blank.

Benjamin Randall, 1837-1920, portrayed by Chuck Petzholdt.

Mrs. J. B. Doolittle 1807-1867 and son Willie, portrayed by Leigh and Holly Drzycimski.

This entertaining and educational family event raises funds for preserving the historic aspects of the cemetery. Sponsors include: Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation, Good Shepherd Health Center, Hearing Associates, First Citizens National Bank, Kentucky Ridge Assisted Living, Cerro Gordo Co Assn of Independent Insurance Agents, Mason City Ford Chrysler, Major Erickson Funeral Home, Cornerstone Assisted Living, Fullerton Funeral Home, Floyd & Leonard Auto Electric, Cornish Family Chiropractic, Schupick & Associates and Benchmark Agribusiness. In kind support is provided by Charlies Auto, Fareway, Cedar Creek Press, Green Canopy, MacNider Art Museum, Community Kitchen of NI, Elsbernd Family Farms, Mason City Department of Parks, Fire and Operations and Maintenance.

The History Walk serves to showcase Elmwood-St. Joseph Municipal Cemetery, a fascinating place filled with majestic monuments and mausoleums honoring city founders, war veterans and famous citizens. It also reflects the cultural heritages and diverse religious faiths of the many families that have lived in Mason City and the surrounding area.

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