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Philip Birkedal
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Philip Birkedal Obituary
February 22, 1959 - August 16, 2025
Philip L. Birkedal, 66, of Mason City, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at Epiphany Parish St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th Street SE, with Rev. Ben Valentine officiating. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 North Pennsylvania, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. A vigil service for Philip will begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday. A private graveside service will be held at Rock Creek Cemetery. Major Erickson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. 641-423-0924
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111 N Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401
641-423-0924
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