Obituaries

Jan 11, 2024

Robert (Bob) Schumacher, 93, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Ackley and Duncombe, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. His final days were spent at home, where he was comforted and celebrated by his family.

Bob was born on February 28, 1930, to Carlisle and Charlotte (McCoy) Schumacher in their family...

Jan 11, 2024

Marilyn A. Powers, 74, of Fort Dodge went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her home with her loved ones by her side.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation...

Jan 10, 2024

Cheryl M. Allen, 60, of Clare, passed away Wednesday January 10th, 2024, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, January 19, 2024, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fort Dodge. Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery in Clare. There will be a visitation from...

Jan 9, 2024

Anita L. Douglass, 72, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Trinity Regional Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, January 17th at 4:00 PM at Lighthouse Ministries. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the church.

Jan 8, 2024

David Rosalez, 86, of Fort Dodge passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at Bickford Cottages.

A visitation will be 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

David is survived by his daughters Delise (Mike) Terwilliger of Rockwell City, Monica (Chris) Sortedahl of Fort Dodge, several grandchildren...

Jan 7, 2024

Dwaylene “Dee” Evans, 81, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the Rotary Senior Living Center in Eagle Grove.

A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 2nd from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at the Bob Heun Shelter at Kennedy Park just north of Fort Dodge. Laufersweiler...

Jan 5, 2024

Barbara A. Weimer, 80, of Fort Dodge, passed away Friday January 5, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 11th at 10:30 AM in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Snook, officiating. Burial will follow at the Chapel of Peace...

Jan 5, 2024

Gowrie- Carol S. Warehime, 84, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Per her request, no services are planned.

Carol is survived by her children Cindy (Bruce) McCormack of Gowrie and their children Arron Ware of Ixonia, WI, Raegan Johns of Ottumwa, and...

Jan 5, 2024

Dawn M. Gehlhausen, 51, of Fort Dodge passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home after enduring a 4-year battle with ALS.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be...

Jan 2, 2024

Elvin R. Waugh, Jr, 79, of Fort Dodge passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

His wishes were to be cremated and his ashes will be laid to rest amongst the family timber to haunt the deer he loved to hunt.

Elvin is...

Jan 1, 2024

Douglas E. Monagin, 91, of Humboldt, passed away January 1, 2024, at the VA Hospital In Des Moines.

Burial will be at a later date at Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter will full military honors by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.

Doug is survived by his son, Mike Monagin of Jefferson,...

Dec 31, 2023

Trent E. Kay, 40, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

A Celebration of Trent's life will be held on Sunday, January 7th, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Survivors include his parents Betty...

Dec 30, 2023

Rockwell City – Rachel L. Berg 88, formerly of Twin Lakes, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, Fort Dodge. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran & Presbyterian Church, Rockwell City, with Pastor Denise Berns officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Rockwell City....

Dec 30, 2023

Steve O'Brien, 72, of Clarion, formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Mercy Care at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:00 PM all at Laufersweiler...

Dec 29, 2023

Laura J. (Foy) Vanderwel, 50, of Fort Dodge passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday January 8, 2024 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery.

She is survived by...

Dec 29, 2023

Ryan Ray Andrews, 45, of Fort Dodge, Iowa passed away on December 29, 2023.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A visitation will be one hour prior at the funeral home.

Ryan was born on March 7, 1978, to Gary Andrews...

Dec 28, 2023

Veronica M. Averill passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023, at the age of 86 in Fort Dodge, IA.

Born on November 18, 1937, in Burnside, IA, Veronica's life was a rich tapestry of love, dedication, and service, woven with the threads of her unwavering faith and the joy she found in her...

Dec 27, 2023

Karla D. Wetzel, 56, of Fort Dodge passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

A Memorial Prayer Service will be 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2023, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A visitation will be one-hour prior at the funeral home.

Karla is survived by her daughter Jaide Wetzel (Brian Berg) of Fort...

Dec 25, 2023

Norman V. Niemeyer, 87, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Trinity Regional Medical Center.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28th, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

PRIVATE Family Services will be held on Friday.

Laufersweiler...

Dec 25, 2023

Erika Maribel López, 19 passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Services will be Wednesday, January 3, 2024, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 8:00 p.m. at Jordan Ministry Church, Webster City. Burial will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Graceland Cemetery, Webster City.