Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory

08/29/2025

Diane Marie Bonjour

Diane Marie Bonjour, 61, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Jeff Dahlin officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior. Inurnment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date.

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08/28/2025

Judith A. Papantonis

Judith A. Papantonis, 91, of Mason City, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Health Center.

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08/26/2025

Lyle Ervin Bishop

Lyle Ervin Bishop, 90, of Mason City, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. No formal services will be held at this time. Burial will be held in Oakhill Cemetery in Estherville at a later date.

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08/25/2025

Karen M. Cornick

Karen M. Cornick, 96, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 East State Street, with Pastor Jane Harris officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, from 5-7 p.m.

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08/23/2025

08/19/2025

Gerald L. Frank

Gerald L. Frank, 71, formerly of Mason City, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Apple Valley Village Health Care Center. Services are pending.

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08/19/2025

Michael C. Coborn

Michael C. Coborn, 72, of Mason City, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 North Pennsylvania, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time on Monday.

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08/19/2025

Connie Jane Miller

Connie Jane (Geer) Miller, 82, of Mason City, IA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 18, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was deeply loved by her family and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 119 S Georgia Ave., with Pastor Jon Montgomery officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior at the church....

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08/19/2025

Philip L. Birkedal

Philip L. Birkedal, 66, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at Epiphany Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th Street SE, with Rev. Ben Valentine officiating. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, from 4 p.m. to...

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08/14/2025

The Staff of Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory invites you to our Dine and Discuss Seminar on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Prime N Wine in Mason City. There will be two sessions available, the 12 PM and the 5:30 PM. Come relax with your neighbors, enjoy a sandwich and salad buffet, and enjoy our 90 minute seminar, free for the community.

We hope to see you there!
Please call the funeral home to reserve your spot, space is limited.

(641)423-0924

08/13/2025

Dr. Harlan Wayne Wyborny

Dr. Harlan Wayne Wyborny, 85, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Plymouth City Hall, 616 Broad Street., Plymouth, Iowa. A private family inurnment will be held in the Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth.On August 12, 2025, Harlan Wayne Wyborny's faith became sight as he was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ....

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07/31/2025

Vernelle "Dolly" Gorman

"Dolly” Vernelle Catherine (Pitzenberger) Gorman, 84, of New Hampton, IA passed away on July 28, 2025.Dolly was born March 5, 1941 in Jackson Junction, IA, to Lawrence and Lena (Langreck) Pitzenberger.Dolly is a graduate of New Hampton High School in 1959. She also graduated from La James College of Cosmetology in Mason City in 1961. Dolly worked at Leona’s Salon in New Hampton.She married Merle Gorman on September 15, 1962. They were blessed with 6 children, and raised the family...

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