Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory

05/25/2026

Today, we salute the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate price to preserve our freedom and our way of life. We can never repay you for your dedication, your courage, your valor, or your commitment to keeping our country safe and its citizen protected. We honor you, and we remember you - today and all days.

05/24/2026

05/23/2026

Congrats, Class of 2026! What an accomplishment! Our best wishes to you as you look forward to the next adventure.

05/23/2026

Jerome Kay Stokesbary

Jerome “Jerry” Stokesbary, 83, of Mason City, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, with Pastor Nadine Nkulu officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take follow at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of St....

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05/22/2026

Memorial Day is about remembrance and paying respect where it is due, and as humans, one way we do that is through memorials. Today, we honor the lives of those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom and our way of life. Without them, we would all live in a very different world. Thank you for your courage, your dedication, and your willingness to give your everything to protect and preserve our way of life.

As we remember our fallen soldiers this Memorial Day, look into the history of the Marine Corps War Memorial and how it came to be.

05/19/2026

We all need people by our side who can help us when an emergency arises. Have you chosen your emergency contacts and prepared them to assist you in an emergency?

Start by choosing people you trust and ensuring they will carry out your wishes, even if they disagree with them. After that, share any vital information they might need in an emergency, like your allergens and blood type, your medical care decisions, and the location of important documents like your will and insurance information.

Find a full list of what to discuss with your emergency contacts and how to start that conversation by visiting www.funeralbasics.org/6-things-emergency-contacts-need-know!

05/18/2026

Beverly J. Larson

Beverly Jean Larson, 76, of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. A gathering will take place one hour prior to the service time. Inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials can be made out to Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. God scripted the most beautiful and fitting...

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05/18/2026

Susan Carlson

Susan “Sue” Carlson, 72, of Mason City, Iowa passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Monday, May 18, 2026. A private service will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Sue’s family. Susan Alane (Martin) Carlson was born in Des Moines, Iowa on September 14, 1953 to Larry and Lena (Newcomb) Martin. When she was two years old, the family moved north to Mason City, where Sue graduated from NIACC with her Medical...

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05/18/2026

05/18/2026

Marge M. Milbrath

Marge M. Milbrath, 84, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Per Marge’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held at this time. Marge will be laid to rest at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family of Marge Milbrath. Marge Mae (Bates) Milbrath was born on January 27, 1942, in Dows, Iowa, to parents, Leonard...

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05/15/2026

Grief shows up in all areas of our lives, including the workplace. If you have a grieving colleague, check out these helpful suggestions for offering support and encouragement at a time of loss.

Grief touches all parts of our lives, including the workplace. If you'd like to support a grieving colleague, check out these suggestions!