Dennis Mcilhatton, 64, of Mason City passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the First Covenant Church, 411 South Ohio Avenue, Mason City, with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Inurnment will be held at the Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Honor Guard. In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to The ALS Association Iowa Chapter, 3636 Westown Parkway - Suite 204 - West Des Moines, IA 50266 or to a charity of your choice. Dennis was born April 22, 1955, the son of Loren and Shirley (Flogstad) Mcilhatton , Garner, Iowa. Dennis graduated from Mason City High School, class of 1973. After high school, he enlisted into the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1975. He furthered his education by going to Hamilton's business college and attaining his degree in Marketing. Dennis worked in Minneapolis as a Representative Salesman for Minter-Weisman Wholesale until 2004, when he moved back to Mason City and continued working in the same field. Dennis loved listening to music, playing guitar and was active in Karaoke. He liked spending time with his family and friends throughout the years. Dennis is survived by his father, Loren (Shirley (Nissen)) Mcilhatton of Mason City, many extended family and friends. Dennis is preceded in death by his biological mother, Shirley (Flogstad) Mcilhatton, paternal and maternal grandparents. Sympathy Store