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Mason City Today
By the People, for the People
Marvin Fredrick Plagge of Latimer Passes Away at 90
Funeral service scheduled for April 7 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer
Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:15pm
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Marvin Fredrick Plagge, a 90-year-old resident of Latimer, Iowa, passed away on March 27 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with burial to follow in the Marion Township Cemetery.
Why it matters
The passing of a long-time community member like Marvin Fredrick Plagge is an important event for the small town of Latimer, as it marks the end of an era and the loss of a beloved local figure. Plagge's life and legacy will be honored and celebrated by his friends, family, and the broader Latimer community during the funeral service.
The details
Visitation for Marvin Fredrick Plagge will be held on Tuesday, April 7 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, immediately prior to the 11:00 a.m. funeral service. Plagge's burial will take place in the Marion Township Cemetery, located in a rural area outside of Latimer. The Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton is caring for Plagge's family during this time.
- Marvin Fredrick Plagge passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026.
- Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
- Funeral service will be on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
- Burial will be in the Marion Township Cemetery, rural Latimer.
The players
Marvin Fredrick Plagge
A 90-year-old resident of Latimer, Iowa who passed away on March 27, 2026.
Immanuel United Church of Christ
The church in Latimer, Iowa where Plagge's funeral service will be held.
Marion Township Cemetery
The rural cemetery outside of Latimer where Plagge will be buried.
Woodley Funeral Home
The funeral home in Hampton, Iowa that is caring for Plagge's family.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
The hospital in Mason City, Iowa where Plagge passed away.
The takeaway
The loss of Marvin Fredrick Plagge, a lifelong resident of the small town of Latimer, Iowa, will be deeply felt by the close-knit community. His funeral service and burial will provide an opportunity for friends, family, and neighbors to come together and honor his memory, celebrating the life of a beloved local figure.


