Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory

03/02/2026

Jennette M. Conn

Jennette M. (Dodge) Conn, 83, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave. with Keith Benhart officiating. Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd, Iowa at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time on Saturday. Memorials may be directed...

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03/02/2026

03/01/2026

Janice E. Stowe

Janice Elaine Stowe, formerly of Rockford, Iowa, received her wings on February 24, 2026, passing away peacefully in Oro Valley, Arizona, at the beautiful age of 77. A funeral service will be held at First Covenant Church in Mason City, Iowa at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, with Pastor Steve Johnson officiating. Interment will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford, Iowa. Visitation will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the night prior, Thursday, March...

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03/01/2026

Saying goodbye is never easy, but in a recent survey, 73% of people felt that a funeral helps.

Here at Major Erickson Funeral Home, we believe in creating unique and meaningful services, so that you can say goodbye in a way that feels both personal and exactly right for honoring your loved one.

To create a service that is meaningful and personalized, we recommend planning ahead for your funeral wishes. That way, there’s plenty of time to create a final tribute that’s just right in every way. Give us a call to get started today!

02/27/2026

Keyona L. Johnson

Keyona Lynetta Johnson, 48, of Mason City, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, with Pastor Jon Montgomery officiating. Visitation will be open at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials in Keyona's honor may be directed to the family. Keyona Johnson was born in St. Louis, MO on November 20,...

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02/27/2026

Are you looking for the best song to set the tone for a loved one's final tribute? Check out this list of musical selections from multiple genres and decades to see if anything perfectly fits your needs.

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02/25/2026

Linda K. Jensen

Linda K. Jensen, 79, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the I.O.O.F. Home. Inurnment will take place at Honey Creek Cemetery in New Providence, Iowa on a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City or to the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank in Linda’s honor. Linda Kay Jensen was born in Des Moines, Iowa on October 27, 1946 to James M. Jensen Jr....

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02/24/2026

Christeven Neil Schwarck

After a remarkably, almost unbelievably, full life, Christeven Neil Schwarck died peacefully at 92 years of age on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at MercyONE in Mason City, Iowa, in a room filled with family and friends while thoughts and prayers flowed in from near and far. A celebration of his life will take place at the Surf Ballroom at 460 N Shore Dr in Clear Lake on Saturday, March 7, from 12:30-2:00 p.m. with a meal to follow. The family...

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02/21/2026

Beatrice "Bea" L. Brockett

Beatrice L. Brockett, 104, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. A memorial service will be held at Major Erickson Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, with Reverend James Bringman officiating. Visitation will be open at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bea's name to the American Cancer...

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02/20/2026

Jean E. Rood

Jean E. Rood, 83, of Mason City, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Good Shepherd Health Center. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Ben Valentine officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 5-7 p.m., with a Scriptural Wake Service and Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania Ave.

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02/20/2026

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Grief can be intense and difficult to process. That's why counseling exists, but how do you know when to consider professional grief therapy?