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OBIT: Charles “Chuck” Taylor
Charles “Chuck” Edward Taylor, 83, of Ventura, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2026, in Ventura, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.
OBIT: Karen Albertson
Karen J. Albertson, age 62, of Leland, IA, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at her home in Leland surrounded by her family. Memorial Services for Karen will take place at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 113 5th Ave. E, Leland, Iowa.
OBIT: Margaret L. Anderson
Margaret L. Anderson, 75, of Mason City, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church.
OBIT: Michael J. Hartwell
Michael (Mick) Hartwell, 69, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away surrounded by those who loved him on March 5, 2026, in Mason City. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
OBIT: David C. Johnson
David C. Johnson, 93, of Pacific Palisades, CA, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Carlsbad, California. He will be laid to rest at Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood, Iowa, alongside his beloved wife, Judith and daughter Stephanie.
OBIT: Nathan Louis Eilers
Nathan Louis Eilers, 89, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., March 14 at First Congregational Church in Hampton.
OBIT: Josh Hansen
Joshua “Josh” Hansen, 39, passed away on February 25, 2026, in a snowmobile accident while on vacation in Wisconsin with his family. Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, March 11, at the Emmetsburg First United Methodist Church.
OBIT: Kevin Lee Hoftiezer
Kevin Lee Hoftiezer, 60, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 3, 2026 at Heritage Care Center. Funeral Service will be held 10:30 AM Friday, March 20, 2026 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockwell.
OBIT: Shey Pals
Shey William Pals, 39, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in his hometown.
OBIT: Sheryl “Sherry” Lynn Pace
Sheryl “Sherry” Lynn Pace, age 71, died on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at her home under the care of St. Croix Hospice after a short battle with cancer. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City, Iowa.
OBIT: Robert “Bob” Erickson
Robert “Bob” Erickson, 84, of Webster City died Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
OBIT: Thomas William Coonradt
Thomas William Coonradt, age 76, passed away on Friday, March 6th, in Clear Lake, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 11,2026, at 11:00 AM at the Hoff Celebrations-Champion Chapel in Osage.
OBIT: John Henry Hartogh
John Henry Hartogh, 90, died peacefully at his home due to heart failure, under Hospice care, Friday, March 6, 2026. Formerly of the New Haven, Iowa community, he had just moved to Anthon, Iowa. He was starting his fifth year of Dementia. A funeral Mass for John Hartogh will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City.
OBIT: Jeffrey J Heitland
Jeffrey J Heitland, 67, of Oelwein, Iowa, passed away suddenly Friday morning, March 6, 2026, at his home in Oelwein, Iowa, following a short battle with cancer.
OBIT: Paul “Pete” McIntyre
Paul “Pete” McIntyre, 74, of Boone, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2026, while surrounded by his family at home. Following Pete’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
OBIT: Sandra E. Chute
Sandra E. Chute, 87, of Garner, formerly of New Port Richey, FL, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at Concord Care Center. No services are planned at this time.
OBIT: LaVerne E. Thode
LaVerne E. Thode, 85, of Arlington, Iowa, died peacefully on Friday morning, March 6, 2026, at Friendship Village-Lakeview Lodge in Waterloo.
OBIT: Patrick J. Azeltine
Patrick J. Azeltine, 77, of Garner passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller.
OBIT: Harvey W Schaefer
Harvey W. Schaefer, age 91, of Forest City, IA, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City, IA.
OBIT: Debra Thompson Bergman
Debra Rae (Thompson) Bergman, 67, longtime resident of Mason City, passed away Wednesday March 4th, 2026 at MercyOne Hospital in Mason City, Iowa.
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OBIT: Charles “Chuck” Taylor
Charles “Chuck” Edward Taylor, 83, of Ventura, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2026, in Ventura, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.
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