Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory

02/01/2026

Whether it's Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Maya Angelou, or Oprah Winfrey, we've all been inspired by the heart and drive of many African Americans throughout our history. This month, as we celebrate African American Heritage Month, who has inspired you the most?

02/01/2026

Have you ever planned a funeral for a loved one who passed away suddenly? An unexpected loss can leave you with grief, anger, and confusion – all while deciding what kind of funeral to have.

If you’ve been in this situation, did your loved one plan their funeral in advance? Did having all their funeral arrangements make things easier?

We’d love to hear your story! Leave us your thoughts in the comments below so others can learn from your experience. And if you’d like to learn more about the benefits of preplanning, call us at 641.423.0924.

01/30/2026

In order to honor a loved one's life in a meaningful way, adding special touches to the final tribute is essential. But did you know that you can actually personalize the casket itself? You can! Check out this article to learn about 6 ways you can customize a casket to reflect a loved one's personality, interests, and hobbies.

Did you know that you can personalize a casket? Check out this article to learn about six ways you can create a truly one-of-a-kind casket!

01/29/2026

Victoria M. French

Victoria M. French, 77, of Mason City, passed away on January 21, 2026 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A celebration to honor Vicki’s life will be planned for the spring. Memorials may be directed to the family. Victoria Marie French was born in Mason City, Iowa on January 8, 1949, to Stanley and Gladys Ardella (Severson) Anderberg. She attended the Mason City School District, and graduated from Mason City High School on June 6, 1967. Afterwards, she would marry...

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01/28/2026

Darcy E. Ostercamp

Darcy E. Ostercamp, 63, of Mason City, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the IOOF Home surrounded by family. A celebration of Darcy’s life will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 1 p.m., at the All Vets Center, 1603 S. Monroe Ave., with Pastor Shane Philpott officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family of Darcy Ostercamp. Darcy was born in Iowa to Joyce Julsen (DeWitt). She later married the love of her life, Gary Ostercamp, on...

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01/27/2026

Gunner Gage Theilen

Gunner G. Theilen, 26, of Swaledale, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, January 24, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, with Mark Doebel officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 29 at the funeral home, as well as one hour prior to the service Friday. Memorials in Gunner’s honor may be directed to his family. Gunner Gage Theilen...

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01/27/2026

Debra S. Baker

Debra S. Baker, 68, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Masonic Temple Association of Mason City, 304 1st St SE. Burial will be held in Oakland Cemetery, Forest City. Memorials can be directed to the family of Debra Baker.

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01/26/2026

Diane Lynn Williams

Diane Lynn Williams, 67, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Per Diane’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. Memorials may be directed to the family of Diane Williams, in care of Randy Williams, and may be sent to 1607 N. Washington Ave., Mason City. Diane (Cory) Williams was born on April 9,...

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01/23/2026

If you know people who are grieving, one way to support them is by bringing them a meal! Before you hop on the meal train, check out these etiquette tips for bringing food to the grieving.

When bringing a meal to a grieving family, what etiquette rules should you follow? Learn how to drop off a meal here.

01/23/2026

Darrel R. Hartwell

Darrel R. Hartwell, 67, of Mason City passed away at Good Shepherd Health Center on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Grace United Methodist Church, with Pastor Nadine Nkulu officiating. Visitation will be open to the public an hour prior to the service, and from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Memorials in Darrel's honor may be directed to...

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01/21/2026

Mervin H. Schmidt

Mervin H. Schmidt, 95, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Interment will be held in the Rosehill Cemetery, Greene, IA. Memorials can be directed to the family of Mervin Schmidt. To watch Mervin's service live, click here: Funeral service of Mervin Schmidt...

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01/20/2026

Darlene E. Reinig

Darlene (Bachman) Reinig, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. Darlene chose to donate her remains to the Mayo Clinic Educational Studies program for doctors and students to learn and help others. A memorial service will be held in the spring with burial to be held in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Miracle Travel Works (https://miracletravelworks.org/) in memory of Darlene and in honor of her great granddaughter Reese who...

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