Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory

04/07/2026

It's that time of year again. Don't forget the April 15th deadline.

04/07/2026

Linda L. Ell

Linda Austin Ell, 76, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center after a long battle with lung cancer and dementia. Linda was born on February 4, 1950, in Mason City, Iowa, to Donald E. Austin Jr. and Arlette “Tiny” (Jermeland) Austin. She spent most of her life in Mason City and lived a full and independent life. Linda devoted many years to caring for others. She ran an in-home daycare, worked at Shopko and Downtown...

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04/06/2026

04/05/2026

Bunnies and baskets and colored eggs...oh my! Wishing you a wonderful Easter weekend with your family.

04/03/2026

Any holiday, even Easter, can stir up feelings of sadness when you're grieving. One way you can take comfort this Easter is by honoring your loved one's memory with meaningful actions. Click the link to learn about 6 special ways you can remember your loved one this Easter.

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04/03/2026

On this Good Friday, we remember that though there's pain in the night, joy comes in the morning.

04/02/2026

Paul M. Charlson

Paul Marlin Charlson, age 81, of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, with Pastor Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will be open to the public the night prior, Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at...

04/02/2026

Shirley E. Smith

Shirley E. Smith, 90, of Mason City, Iowa passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 670 12th St NE, Mason City, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, with Pastor Caleb Helmen officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the Lime Creek Nature Center and the Mason City Public Library....

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04/01/2026

Martha E. Andersen

Martha E. Andersen, 98, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the IOOF Home surrounded by family. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at Epiphany Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St. SE. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, from 4-6 p.m., with a Scriptural Wake Service and a Rosary beginning at 5:30. Martha will be...

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03/30/2026

Douglas H. Lee

Douglas H. Lee, 97, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Health Center surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 1 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, with Rev. Paul Boostrom officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...

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03/29/2026

Wayne A. Lamoreux

Wayne A. Lamoreux, 76, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on March 26, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials can be directed to St. Judes Children’s Hospital in memory of Wayne. Wayne was born on August 30, 1949, to parents Baynard and Helena (Kopera) Lamoreux. Wayne graduated from Mason City High School, NIACC and...

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