Ava Grace Myers, an angel on Earth to all who knew her, completed her earthly journey and was welcomed into Heaven on January 2, 2026, at just 17 years old. A Celebration of Ava’s life will be 11 am Saturday, January 10th at LifeGate Fellowship Church in Humboldt.

Ronald Jon Sorensen passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Mason City, Iowa at the age of 85. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Donna Stoltenberg, 93, of Northwood formerly of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Dr. Mark W. Mulkey, 66, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Grace Church.

Donna Pearl Hutchens, 91, of Okemos, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025, at Safe Haven Assisted Living in Okemos. Most of her career was spent at Roosevelt Elementary in Mason City where she taught second grade for multiple decades.

Tom Hovland, 73, of Mason City passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026 at his home. A Funeral service will be held 10:30 am Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Vickie H. Schulz (aka Mimi), age 60, of St. Ansgar, IA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at V.F.W 3693 US-218 Osage.

Richard D. Block, 90, of Mason City, formerly of Thompson, Iowa, passed away on January 4, 2026 at IOOF Home in Mason City surrounded by his family.

George passed away on Saturday, January 3rd, at Rotary Senior Living, Eagle Grove, at the age of 74 years.

Jerald Paul “Jerry” Kruse, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.

Charles Bruce Holcomb, 87, of Algona, Iowa, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord on January 3, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Algona. Funeral services for Charles will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2 pm at Algona Evangelical Free Church.

Ardell passed away on January 3, 2026, at the Spencer Hospital. Services will be held at a later date for Ardell Garnjobst, age 95, of Spencer formerly of Milford.

Helene Agee, age 84, of Spirit Lake passed away on January 3, 2026, at Accura Healthcare in Spirit Lake. Per her wishes, there will be no formal services.

Julie Lynn Linderbaum (Miller), age 69, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at Regional Health Services of Howard County, surrounded by her loving family.

Linda passed away on January 2, 2026, at Accura Healthcare in Spirit Lake.

Robert Carlyle Brower, 88, of Holland, Iowa passed away on January 2, 2026, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital. Memorial visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in rural Wellsburg.

Terry was called home by his Lord and Savior on January 2, 2026, with his son and devoted wife by his side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Cornerstone Methodist Church in Riceville.

Loretta Elaine (Bentten) Halfman passed away December 29, 2025 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospital at the age of 93. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Ralph Glen McEachran, 91, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Country Meadows Place, leaving behind a life defined by hard work, service, and deep devotion to family. A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.

Jon “Jack” Leonard King, 80, of Manly, Iowa passed away peacefully December 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Per Jack’s wishes, the family will not hold formal services and will have a private celebration of his life in April.