Schott Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

11/26/2025

🍁 This Thanksgiving, we want to give thanks for our community and the families who place their trust in us.

We hope you all have a season filled with warmth, reflection, and gratitude. 🦃💛

11/24/2025

Larry E. Kruse Sr., 84, of Forest City passed away peacefully after an illness on November 18, 2025 at his home.

Upon Larry’s wishes he will be cremated and no services will be planned.

11/24/2025

https://www.schottfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Alan-Jandro-Karalius?obId=46349634

A gathering of Family and Friends at Schott Funeral Home in Forest City followed by a Celebration of Life at Super Bowl, also in Forest City, to honor and celebrate the life of Al Karalius will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025. We invite you to click the link below for all of the details and to leave condolences for the family.

View Alan Jandro Karalius's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

11/16/2025

🥞 🍳. Go out and support the Leland VFW this morning!

11/14/2025

Elizabeth Mae Hickler, 92, of Forest City passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City, Iowa.

Graveside services for Elizabeth will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, November 17, 2024 at Ellington Township Cemetery, rural Ventura, Iowa.

11/14/2025

Duane H. Vrieze, 85, of Forest City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at MercyOne Medical Center in Mason City.

Upon his wishes he will be cremated and a private family service is scheduled for Saturday at his home.

11/13/2025

Alan J. Karalius, 51 of Garner, Iowa died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.

Full obituary coming soon.....

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served our nation with strength and courage. 🇺🇸

Our funeral home is committed to helping veterans and their families access the special memorial services and benefits earned through their service. Please reach out if we can help you honor your hero. 💙

11/07/2025

The holidays are all about family — the laughter, the stories, the time together. ❤️ While you’re surrounded by loved ones, take a moment to think about how you can care for them even after you’re gone. Pre-planning your funeral helps give them comfort and clarity when they’ll need it most — and that’s something they will forever be grateful for. 🙏

To begin the pre-planning process, give one of our funeral directors a call!

10/28/2025

John Allen Hill, 89, of Forest City, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, at home under hospice care surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 3, 2025, at United Methodist Church, 305 South Clark Street, Forest City, with Pastor Les Green officiating.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Schott Funeral Home, 505 North Clark St, Forest City, IA 50436, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Monday morning.

Burial will take place in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City, IA.

10/28/2025

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10/24/2025

Fern M. Rollefson, 98, of Forest City, passed away on October 23, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.

A memorial service will be held at Forest Lutheran Church, 546 West M St, Forest City, IA, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Glenn Smith officiating...