Debra S. Baker, 68, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Masonic Temple Association of Mason City.

Darcy E. Ostercamp, 63, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the IOOF Home surrounded by family. A celebration of Darcy’s life will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 1 p.m., at the All Vets Center, 1603 S. Monroe Ave., with Pastor Shane Philpott officiating.

Gregorio Sohs, born on March 13, 1948, in Awakuh, Micronesia, passed away January 24, 2026 at MercyOne North Iowa.

Gunner G. Theilen, 26, of Swaledale, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, January 24, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Major Erickson Funeral Home.

Beatrice “Jane” Ramon, 77, died Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Osage Rehabilitation Center in Osage, Iowa.

Zelda M. Groh, 80, of Manly passed away peacefully Saturday, January 24, 2026, at her home.

Gary Gerhard, 88, of Greene, formerly of Marble Rock, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at the Nora Springs Care Center. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 27, from 4–7 p.m. at Woodley Funeral Home in Greene, Iowa. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, at St. Mary’s Church in Roseville, Iowa.

Deborah James, age 64, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, sadly passed away on January 21, 2026. Deb was born on January 30, 1961, in Mason City, Iowa. She graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1979.

Randall “Randy” Lee Ellman, aged 64, of Charles City, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home.

Diane Lynn Williams, 67, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Per Diane’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced.

Amber Rae Pedersen, age 40, peacefully passed away on January 24, 2026 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa surrounded by her family. Celebration of life services are currently pending.

Susan Johnson, 85 of Algona, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Her family will be hosting a private celebration of her life at a later date.

Colette Agnes Kuhn, age 96, of Decorah, IA, formerly Cresco, IA, passed away January 24, 2026 at Barthell Eastern Star, Decorah, after a short illness.

Norita Ann Smith, 88, of Manly, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Country Meadow Place in Mason City, following a ten-year battle with dementia.

Darrel R. Hartwell, 67, of Mason City passed away at Good Shepherd Health Center on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Grace United Methodist Church.

Michael Hanna, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. A celebration of life visitation will be held on Sunday February 15, 2026, Michael’s family will greet relatives and friends from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., at the Clear Lake VFW Post 4868.

Cheryl L. Werstein (Merfeld), 82, formerly of Mason City IA, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Lakeside Senior Care in Emmetsburg IA where she was a resident since 2023.

Dennis Olson, 88 of Algona, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona.

John Guthart, 76, of Charles City, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, with his wife and daughter by his side.

Bernard “Bernie” Blank, 77, of Kanawha, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Cataldo Funeral Home in Britt.