Schott Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

05/26/2026

Leland R. Pederson, age 88, of rural Clear Lake, IA, passed away at home on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Visitation for Leland will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Schott Funeral Home in Forest City, IA.

Funeral services for Leland will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday,...

05/23/2026

On this Memorial Day Weekend, we come together to honor the lives and sacrifices of those who served our country. 🇺🇸🤍

We remember them with gratitude and hold their families in our thoughts today and always.

05/19/2026

Many people are surprised to learn that funeral homes offer support that goes far beyond funeral services alone. 💙

From pre-planning guidance and grief resources to helping families navigate important paperwork and memorial options, we’re here to serve and support our community in meaningful ways every day.

No matter where you are in life’s journey, our team is here to help with compassion, care, and guidance. 🤝✨

05/17/2026

Thomas L. Cunningham, age 70 of Leland passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Westview Care Center in Britt, Iowa.

The funeral service for Tom will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, 3906 Bluebill Avenue, Joice, IA, with Pastor John Olson officiating.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Schott Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St. in Forest City, and will continue one hour prior to the service at church on Wednesday.

Following the service, cremation will take place with a private family burial in Bethel Lutheran Brethren Cemetery.

05/12/2026

Grief often comes in waves. 🌊

Some days feel calm and steady, while others can feel overwhelming and hard to navigate.

Wherever you are in your journey, know that what you’re feeling is valid—and you don’t have to go through it alone. 🤍

Our funeral home is here to offer grief support resources and guidance whenever they are needed.

05/11/2026

Carol J. Whiteis, age 95, of Forest City, IA, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

A memorial service for Carol will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Heritage Park - Beaver Creek Church, 1225 Hwy 69 S. Forest City, IA 50436. No visitation will be held prior to the service, but there will be time for fellowship following the service. Private family inurnment will happen at a later date at Oakland Cemetery, Forest City, IA.

05/11/2026

Joy Dee Bray, age 87, of Mandeville, LA, passed away at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Funeral services for Joy will begin at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Schott Funeral Homes, 505 North Clark St., Forest City, Iowa 50436. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Saturday morning starting at 10:00 A.M.

Burial will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson, Iowa.

05/10/2026

Today, we honor the love, strength, and care that mothers bring into our lives. 🌷💗

Whether you’re celebrating, remembering, or holding space for someone you miss, we’re thinking of you.

Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Mother’s Day. 💕

04/30/2026

In need of a monument? Ever considered a bench? We have many great options available at all different price points! Give us a call for all your monument needs. 641-585-2685

04/27/2026

Great much needed service they provide to our community! Go out and support them 🍔 🌭

Let us grill lunch for you on Wednesday!

Stop by the Forest City Hyvee from 11a-2p on Wednesday April 29th to chat with some of our ambulance members and get lunch at the same time. We’ll be grilling up burgers and have sides and drink to go with it.

All the money raised will go towards the purchase of a new remounted ambulance. Did you know a remounted ambulance costs around $250,000 while a brand new ambulance can cost upwards of $330,000. As our ambulances age, we are working towards remounting them or replacing them as needed and our oldest ambulances are needing to be replaced over the next several years.

04/23/2026

Just bloomed, a great sign of Spring!!