Obituaries

Apr 18, 2024

Joyce R. Gailey, 80, of Fort Dodge passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Joyce Ruth Koppen was born March 26, 1944, in Fort Dodge to Myron...

Apr 17, 2024

Johnnie B. Naylor, 80, of Fort Dodge passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, April 27, 2024 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at...

Apr 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas “Doug” Crimmins on April 13, 2024, at his home in Fort Dodge IA. He was born on Feb 4, 1955, in Fort Dodge to the late Clifford and Geraldine Crimmins. Doug was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and he will be deeply missed by...

Apr 17, 2024

Kim (Murphy) Haukoos, 67, of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 22nd at 11:00 AM at Corpus Christi Cemetery with Deacon Ed Albright, officiating.

Survivors include her son Ryan...

Apr 16, 2024

Del was called home April 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with chronic heart failure; just 15 days shy of her 100th birthday.

A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in the Celebration Center at Friendship Haven.

Del was born in Nekoma, North Dakota...

Apr 15, 2024

Jill D. Schubert, 73, of Manson, peacefully passed away Monday April 15, 2024, at Park View Rehab Center, Sac City.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday April 18, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery near Manson. There will be a visitation 1 hour prior...

Apr 15, 2024

Tammy M. Kremer, 63, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday April 15, 2024, at her home. Tammy was a very loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, and friend. She brought spunk, wit, humor, and joy to every relationship. She freely shared and practiced her faith and love for God.

A visitation for family and...

Apr 13, 2024

Russell P. Williams, 64, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, April 18, 2024 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home....

Apr 11, 2024

Carl D. Grall, 92, of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday April 11, 2024, at the Simpson Health Center, Friendship Haven.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 Noon Friday April 19, 2024, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery with military rites by the US...

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

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...