Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory

04/24/2026

When giving sympathy flowers to a grieving family, how do you know which flowers to choose? Learn about 7 of the most popular sympathy flowers and the meanings behind them by reading the article below.

When picking sympathy flowers to give to a grieving family, what message are you sending? Learn about the meaning behind sympathy flowers!

04/23/2026

Most of us associate springtime with blue skies, flowers, and picnics. But what about preplanning?

Planning ahead is easy to do, can be done at your own pace, and doesn’t have to be a muddy experience! We’ll show you all your options, so you can make the best decision for whatever season of life you’re in.

To learn more, call 641.423.0924.

04/22/2026

Linda M. Smith

Linda M. Smith, 74, of Mason City, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa. Linda was born on June 26, 1951, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Laverne and Ruth (Sterweld) Smith. She attended Mason City schools and spent her working years in a variety of manufacturing jobs and grocery stores. Linda enjoyed...

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04/22/2026

Maxine F. Johnson

Maxine Frahm Johnson, 86, of Schenectady, NY, passed away on April 10, 2026. Maxine was born in Mason City, Iowa, to Marian and Peter Frahm. She graduated from Mason City High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Grinnell College, where she also met her husband, Robert W. Johnson. Maxine later completed an MBA at the University of Pittsburgh. She built a distinguished career as a Senior Vice President and Trust Officer, retiring...

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04/20/2026

Lloyd R. Van Horn

Lloyd R. Van Horn, 95, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania, with Pastor Beverly Butler officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, from 5-7 p.m. Memorials...

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04/20/2026

04/17/2026

Planning a funeral when you're grieving a loss can be stressful. That's why planning ahead for funeral wishes is a gift of love for your family - you lift the burden of funeral planning from their shoulders. Check out this article to learn more about helping your family by planning ahead!

Thinking about your funeral can be intimidating, but if you plan ahead for your wishes, you can make a difficult time easier for your family.

04/16/2026

David A. Giese

David A. Giese, 84, of Marshalltown, formerly of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at The Willows of Marshalltown. A funeral service will be held at 10: 30 a.m., Friday, May 8th, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 7th, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, and...

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04/14/2026

Robert B. Dahlquist

Robert B. Dahlquist, 88, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Health Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time.

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04/13/2026

Robert "Bob" J. Valley

Robert “Bob” John Valley, 75, of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at MercyOne Medical Center Des Moines. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 17, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Major Erickson Funeral Home in Mason City, Iowa. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Born December 30, 1950, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Bob was the son of Robert G. and Wilma Valley. He attended Prairie du...

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04/10/2026

Michael Dean Anderson

Michael D. Anderson, 77, of Mason City, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at Major Erickson Funeral Home, with Pastor Jani Dahlin officiating. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Alzheimer’s/Dementia charity of...

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