Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory

06/19/2026

For many, Father's Day is a great opportunity to feel love and appreciation from their family. For some, it can be a difficult day filled with grief and sadness - especially for those mourning the loss of a child. If the pain of loss has made Father's Day a tough holiday for you, here are a few tips on how you can make the day about your child by honoring their memory.

Father's Day can be a difficult time if you've lost a child. Here are some ideas on how to honor your child this Father's Day.

06/18/2026

Updated information for Gary's celebration of life is below.

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06/17/2026

Dean N. Wi******er

Dean Neal Wi******er, 56, of Mason City, IA, passed away on June 16, 2026, at Rockwell Community Nursing Home from cancer and pneumonia. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11:00 am at Praise Community Church, 11 2nd Street NW, Mason City, IA, with Pastor Jeff Dahlin officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 am at the church on Saturday. Dean will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery in Wesley, IA. Memorials...

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06/15/2026

06/14/2026

It’s the U.S. Army’s birthday! Thank you to all of our active duty and reserve Army service members and civilian personnel as you serve our nation and protect our way of life.

06/11/2026

With Father's Day right around the corner, it's time to honor the dads in our lives! What's one of your favorite memories with your dad, stepdad, beloved mentor, or the second father in your life?

06/09/2026

Valerie Jean Smith

Valerie “Val” Jean Smith, 70, of Mason City, lowa, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 05, 2026 at MercyOne North lowa Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held in late-July 2026 and formally announced at a future date. Memorials may be directed to Valerie's family, or as donations to Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Shelters. Valerie was born in Mason City, Iowa on March 08, 1956. She was a hard worker in her early...

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06/09/2026

Clarence H. Baalson

Clarence H. Baalson, 92, of Clear Lake, passed away, Saturday, June 6, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania, with Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Clarence will be laid to rest at Immanuel Cemetery, Scarville. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service time on Monday. Memorials may be directed to the family of Clarence Baalson.

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06/05/2026

While funerals of the past were more cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all style events, that's not true anymore. Check out this article to learn more about funeral personalization and how it's changing the way we honor and remember the lives of those we love.

Funerals aren't one-size-fits-all. In fact, funeral personalization is key to creating a meaningful and healing tribute. Click for more!