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Kirby Gene Johnson passed away on December 24, 2023 at the age of 80 years and 95 days at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center in Riceville, Iowa.
John Henry Alexander, 77, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away December 21, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 10:30, Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Harbor of New Hope Church.
Gary D. Hillman, 77, of Mason City, died Friday, December 22, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 6, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
James Doyel, 83, of Mason City, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Faith Baptist.
Ricky Lee Levenhagen, 65, of Rockford, Iowa lost a 4 year battle with cancer peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 22, 2023. A Celebration of Life Fireworks Party will be held in the summer of 2024.
Vernon Charles Jacobson, age 95, passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2023, at the Lake Mills Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake.
Colleen Kay (Taft) (Brunner) Ortmayer, 80, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. A funeral service for Colleen Ortmayer will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Lila Lea (Crooks) (Tynan) (Tynan) (Wall) Dietrich, 88, of Mason City, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center from complications of Covid-19. A funeral service for Lila Dietrich will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City.
Betty R. Slock, 101, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023, at St. James Lutheran Church.
John Carroll Mans, age 77, of Riceville, IA, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville.
Irene Evelyn Sauer, 94, passed away on Saturday December 23, 2023 at Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City, Iowa.
Chevelle Christ Awe, 44, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away December 19, 2023. Arrangements are pending with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
Jeanne died December 26, 2023, at MercyOne in Des Moines, Iowa. She was 66. A Memorial service for Jeanne Nehman will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.
Ann M. Koenigsberg, 94, of Hampton, formerly of Sheffield, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton. Visitation will be held Friday, January 19, 2024, at Faith Baptist Church in Hampton.
Shirley Young, age 93 of Emmetsburg, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Palo Alto County Health System. Private services will be held at a later date.
Dixie M. Buns, 94, of Woden, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Titonka Care Center.
Dora Elizabeth Mahn, 91, of Mason City, IA formerly of Sheffield, IA, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Franklin General Hospital, Hampton, IA. Memorial services will be held Friday January 5, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Koral Sue Rosendahl, well known for her joyful personality, radiant beauty, and the gifts of language, care and support she provided to so many new Americans in the Estherville community, died on December 20, 2023 from complications of a short, intense illness.
Karl Johnson, age 89 of Mallard, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Emmetsburg Care Center. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Thursday December 28th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mallard.
Richard L. Fulton, 78, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Temple Baptist Church.
Ruth Evelyn Pannhoff, 92, of Solvang, California, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, passed away December 20, 2023 in Solvang. A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date.
Shirley Ann Sharp, 91, of Mason Cit passed away December 21, 2023 at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 11 AM at Wesley United Methodist Church.
M. Arlene Kammrad, 92, of Mason City, passed away, Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Country Meadow Place. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at 1 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Eric Dean Schriever, 59, of Floyd passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 19, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. A funeral service for Eric Schriever will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd.
Ronald Dean Rivers, 79, of Waverly, passed away peacefully Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Home in Waverly. A funeral Mass for Ronald Rivers will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City.
Ruth Kay Johanna Bryant, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Doug Marlow, age 72 of Burt, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his home. Memorial Service will be 10:30 AM Saturday, December 23 at Lentz Funeral Home in Burt.
Gregory Roggeman, 62, of Mason City, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at his home in Mason City. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, December 22nd at 10:30 AM at First United Methodist Church.
Veronica “Connie” Parsons, age 95 of Algona, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Algona Manor.
Sharon K. King, 78, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Sharon King will be held at 2:30 on Thursday, December 21,2023 at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home.
Jenny Leigh Baas, 67, of Armstrong, passed away on December 18, 2023, at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville.
Larry D. Gentz, 72 of Northwood passed away peacefully Saturday, December 16, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City, surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023 at First Lutheran Church, 309 9th St N, Northwood.
Robert D. Griffen, 70, of Plymouth, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Major Erickson Funeral Home.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Marsha Elaine Arnold Roland, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Marsha departed from this world on December 16th, 2023, at her home in Alden, Iowa, at the age of 78.
Donnella L. Brecke, 92, of Rockwell and formerly of Mason City passed away peacefully Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Rockwell Community Center. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Grace United Methodist Church.
Audrey J. Gruver, 94 of Mason City and formerly of Minneapolis, MN passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center with family at her side. A service to honor her life will be held at a later date.
Richard F. Harmon, loving known as “Bucky,” passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home in Clear Lake. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, in the One Vision gymnasium (1200 N 9th St W, Clear Lake).
Dixie Ann Holmes, 70 of Mason City, Iowa, passed away Monday December 18, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center-North Iowa. Inurnment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on December 11, 2023:
Sean Hackman, 50, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023. A private funeral service for Sean will be held.