Obituaries

Nov 27, 2023

Cornell Daniel Williams, 52, of Fort Dodge passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Olivia (Marcus) Ruiz; grandchildren, Nahla, Amirah, Marcus Jr., Nico, and Khalani; mother, Katherine Williams; siblings, Sears Tracey, Brian, James, Melissa, Greg, Steve, and Christian.

He...

Nov 26, 2023

Shirley L. Waddell, 93, of FOrt Dodge passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Marian Home.

Funeral services are planned for a later date.

Shirley is survived by her children Rick (Stephanie) Waddell of Spirit Lake, Mike (Judy) Waddell of Fort Dodge, Pat (Rhonda) Waddell of Fort Dodge; 9 grandchildren;...

Nov 25, 2023

Pamela A. Haack, 55, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation.

A graveside service at Corpus Christi Cemetery will be 1:00 PM Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Pamela is survived by her siblings, Curtis (Yvonne) Haack of Fort Dodge, Mark (Tammy) Haack of Badger,...

Nov 23, 2023

Thomas Bernard Rial died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, in St. Cloud, MN at the age of 87.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Friday, December 1, 2023 at Holy Trinity Church in Fort Dodge. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM...

Nov 23, 2023

William D. Brian, 85, of Fort Dodge passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at MercyOne in Des Moines.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Palmer and Swank Funeral Home in Rockwell City. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery. A visitation will begin at 9:00 AM prior to the service at...

Nov 23, 2023

Nancy Jean Beightol, 69, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Aspire of Gowrie Care Center in Gowrie. Services are pending. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.

Nov 22, 2023

Darlene Mae Clark Rhodes-

Darlene Rhodes, wife, mother, grandmother, Christian, friend, volunteer, quilter, gardener, sudoku aficionado and painter went to be with God on November 22nd, 2023. This was a significant day as it marked the 60th anniversary of her first date with her future husband, Harold "Dusty" Rhodes.

Funeral services will be held on...

Nov 18, 2023

Rockwell City – Judy K. Fowler 79, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 unexpectedly at her home. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the United Methodist Church, Rockwell City, with Pastor Denise Berns officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Church until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left...

Nov 18, 2023

Knoke – Marlin R. Spiess 70, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society in Manson. His wishes were to be cremated and Services will be at a later date. Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City is serving the family.

Marlin is survived by his son Aaron (Natalie) Spiess of Evansdale, Iowa;...

Nov 17, 2023

Kyle Lee Baker, 35, of Fort Dodge, Iowa passed away on Friday, November 17. A Visitation will be held on Monday November 27, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM with a Vigil Prayer Service at 4:00 all at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Kyle is survived by his parents Dave and Molly Baker of Fort Dodge, his sister Beth...

Nov 17, 2023

Richard David Tuvell, 76, of Fort Dodge passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2023 at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be one hour prior at the funeral home. In honor of Rick, please wear jeans...

Nov 17, 2023

Rockwell City – Ruthella C. Lange 99, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Park View Rehabilitation Center, Sac City. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rockwell City, with Pastor Chadric Dietrich officiating. The visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Church until service time. Burial will be at...

Nov 16, 2023

Bonnie K. Barnett, 80, of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday November 29, 2023, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Northlawn Cemetery. A visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.

Nov 15, 2023

Jolley – Devin D. Landgraf 35, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Memorial Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Rockwell City, with Father Brian Feller officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial of ashes will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Rockwell City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the...

Nov 15, 2023

Florence Mae Brown, 76, affectionately known as "Floncy" and "Blackie", passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at Unity Point Hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Born on March 28, 1947, in Electric Mills, Mississippi, Florence was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 25th at 11:00...

Nov 14, 2023

Gowrie – Donna J. Light, 89, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Friendship Haven, Fort Dodge.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, November 18, 2023, at United Methodist Church, Gowrie with Pastor Susan Rohden officiating. Burial will follow in Gowrie Township Cemetery. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM Saturday until service time....

Nov 13, 2023

A graveside service for Helen & Richard will be 2:30 PM Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Corpus Christi Cemtery in Ft Dodge, IA.

Helen Olson:

Helen T, as she was called, was born on June 6, 1928 to Hugh and Helen McMahon at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge. She...

Nov 8, 2023

Cindy Elliott, 73, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 14th at 10:00 AM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Cindy is...

Nov 7, 2023

Pamela A. Butterley, 78, of Fort Dodge, went to be with the lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab. A prayer service will be held 11:00 AM, Monday November 13, 2023, at the Chapel of the Peace Mausoleum, Northlawn Cemetery with a graveside service to follow in the cemetery. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving...

Nov 7, 2023

Patricia Sue Zeka, 73, of Fort Dodge passed away of a broken heart on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday in the chapel of Laufersweiler...