Obituaries

Apr 6, 2024

Sharon L. Lang, 83, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Laufersweiler Funeral...

Apr 5, 2024

Lillian Frances Sprengeler, 99, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, was called by her Lord to the Church Triumphant on April 5th, 2024. She now enjoys a heavenly reunion with her loving husband Elton, and many other friends and family that have gone before her.

Lillian Frances Rudolph was born July 30, 1924 in Ortonville,...

Mar 31, 2024

Rockwell City – Peggy A. Hildreth 77, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 while under hospice care at Accura Healthcare of Lake City, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran & Presbyterian Church, Rockwell City,...

Mar 28, 2024

Patrick "Pat" Edward Trusty, 77, of Fort Dodge, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his home. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family. No formal services are planned.

Patrick was born December 23, 1946, at Mercy Hospital, Fort Dodge, IA. He attended Sacred Heart School and St. Edmonds High School, graduating from Fort...

Mar 27, 2024

Rockwell City – Larry G. Dumdei 76, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge. Larry’s wishes were to have no services. Laufersweiler’s Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City is serving the family. laufersweilerfuneralhome.com

Larry is servived by his wife Donella; son Daniel (Ashleah) Dumdei of Des Moines; 6...

Mar 27, 2024

Joseph Dean Lewis, 72, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held be held on Monday, April 8th at 10:00 AM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery with military rites conducted by the V.F.W. Post 1856...

Mar 23, 2024

Wayne C. Anderson, 80, of Coalville passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Entombment will be at the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum in North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will...

Mar 21, 2024

Rockwell City – Susan J. Daisy 78, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, Lake City.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Spirit of Hope Church, Rockwell City (formerly the United Methodist Church) with Pastor Denise Berns officiating. Visitation and...

Mar 21, 2024

Mark Donald Blair, age 62, of Paton, died March 21st, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

His funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie. Burial will follow at Lost Grove Township Cemetery in Harcourt. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Mar 20, 2024

LaVerne D. Dass, 89, from Fort Dodge, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 6th at 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Rev. Nicholas Thackery officiating. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery with military rites conducted...

Mar 19, 2024

Alizabeth “Ali” Ladia Davis, 30, died unexpectedly March 19 at her apartment in Iowa City. Ali was planning on graduating in May with a Masters of Public Health and Masters of Hospital Administration. She had completed course work earning a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree.

Her undergraduate degrees include a double major in English...

Mar 19, 2024

Floyd L. Patrick, 91, of Fort Dodge, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 26th at 10:00 AM at Good Shepherd Funeral Home in Omaha, NE. Burial will follow at the Omaha National Veterans Cemetery at 1:30 PM with military rites conducted by...

Mar 19, 2024

Judith M. Andrews, 74, of Fort Dodge, IA passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Judy is survived by her son Gary Andrews Jr. of Fort Dodge, grandchildren EmaLee Andrews, Lexi Andrews, Jesse Andrews, Rebecca Poron-Andrews (Anibal Poron Melendrez), Michael...

Mar 18, 2024

Darrel “Butch” Grossnickle, 85, of Fort Dodge went to be with our Lord Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at First Covenant Christian Church. Entombment will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the church....

Mar 17, 2024

Harold E. Passow, 94, of Humboldt, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday March 22, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Humboldt with a visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service on Friday....

Mar 16, 2024

Tyler C. Stansberry, 24, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024.

A visitation will be 10:00 AM to noon on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Tyler is survived by his mother, Christine Stansberry...

Mar 16, 2024

Edward A. Champagne, 78, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial service with military rites will be 1:30 PM Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Fort Snelling National...

Mar 15, 2024

Dale E. Pierce Sr., 71, of Callender, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Trinity Regional Medical Center.

A Celebration of Dale’s life will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Survivors include his wife Cynthia of Callender, son Dale Edward “D.J.” Pierce...

Mar 15, 2024

Brian Jo McLuckie, 56, of Duncombe died Friday, March 15, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday March 29, 2024 at Rides Banquet Center. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.

Brian is survived by his wife Sheri, children Nicole (Aaron) Lessmeier of Fort...

Mar 12, 2024

Ocala Florida – Vanita M. (Brain, Albrecht) McCurnin. 77, formally of Gowrie and Farnhamville, passed away Monday March 12, 2024, at AdventHealth in Tampa Florida.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 Tuesday March 26, 2024, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Farnhamville with pastor Aaron Zimmerman officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM...