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Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Fort Dodge, Rockwell City, and Gowrie, IA and surrounding areas

Kevin Michael Hood

Kevin Michael Hood

Aug 20, 2023

Kevin M. Hood, 49, of Virginia formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away on August 20, 2023, in Florida following a short illness. A Rosary will be prayed on Saturday, November 4th at 9:45 AM with a Visitation from 10:00 to 12:00 PM and Celebration of Life service at 12:00 PM all at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Survivors include his parents...

Barbara Jean Johnson

Barbara Jean Johnson

Aug 17, 2023

Fort Dodge Barbara J. Johnson, 54, passed away, Thursday August 17, 2023, at her home. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie is in charge of arrangements. Barbara is survived by her daughter Jessica Johnson; son Jerry Johnson; and her father, Joe Buda. Barbara Jean Buda was born, July 22,...

Richard Stacey Heathman

Richard Stacey Heathman

Aug 17, 2023

Richard S. Heathman, 55, of Fort Dodge passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Monday, August 21, 2023 at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation for the family will be held prior to Mass. Rick was...

Marilyn Canavan

Marilyn Canavan

Aug 9, 2023

Marilyn A, Canavan, 74, of Fort Dodge passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Dorothy Ann Anderson

Dorothy Ann Anderson

Aug 7, 2023

GOWRIE Dorothy A. Anderson, 89, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church, Pastor Denise Burns is officiating the service. Burial will follow at Lawn Cemetery in Boxholm. A visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until the time of...

Felix James Baedke

Felix James Baedke

Aug 6, 2023

Felix James Baedke, infant son of McKayla Smith and Kade Baedke, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023. A private family service will be held. Felix is survived by his parents McKayla Smith and Kade Baedke, grandparents Anthony (Heather) Baedke, Jayme Smith, Jason (Misty) Smith, great-grandparents Sandy Wafful, Annette Bruns, Al Jordison, Roger Baedke, Tenna Baedke and Cheryl Smith, great-great...

Rowena A. Halligan

Rowena A. Halligan

Aug 5, 2023

Rowena A. Halligan, 92, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Marian Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday in the chapel of...

Dan Crimmins

Dan Crimmins

Aug 5, 2023

Daniel Thomas Crimmins, 64, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Dan is preceded in death by his beloved father, Donald Crimmins, who he deeply missed. He is survived by his two sons of Fort Dodge; Brendan (Emily) Crimmins and their children Everett, Henry, and Owen; Patrick (Hilary) Crimmins of...

James Edward Wafful

James Edward Wafful

Aug 4, 2023

James Edward "Jim" Wafful ended his journey on earth August 4, 2023 at Southfield Care Center in Webster City. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, August 12, 2023 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Military Rites will follow the services conducted by the V.F.W. Post 1856 and the U.S. Army Honor Guard....

David Mccolley

David Mccolley

Aug 3, 2023

David J. McColley, 65, of Fort Dodge, passed away, Thursday August 3, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Friday August 11, 2023, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. To watch a live stream...

Bruce A. Kneller

Bruce A. Kneller

Aug 3, 2023

Lytton Bruce A. Kneller 76, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri. Funeral Services will be Friday, September 1, 2023 at the Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City, with Pastor Denise Berns officiating. Burial of casket will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Rockwell City, with Military Graveside Rites by the Amvets Post...

Donald M. Eldridge

Donald M. Eldridge

Aug 2, 2023

Jolley Donald M. Eldridge 85, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home in Jolley. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the Jolley Community United Methodist Church, Jolley, with Pastor Felix Tshibang officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Jolley, with Military Graveside Rites by the Amvets Post #41 of Rockwell...

Pamela Vincent

Pamela Vincent

Jul 29, 2023

Pamela J. Vincent, 70, of Barnum, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband of 42...

Terance Dean Mosher

Terance Dean Mosher

Jul 29, 2023

On July 29th, 2023, Terance (Terry) Dean Mosher, 82 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, IA, where he lived for over 11 years. A Visitation and Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, August 3rd from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held...

Ann Collette Marino

Ann Collette Marino

Jul 28, 2023

Ann C. Marino 77, of Fort Dodge, passed away at her home on Friday, July 28, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 PM Tuesday at Laufersweiler Funeral Home...

Mary Ann Board

Mary Ann Board

Jul 26, 2023

Farnhamville - Mary Ann (Milberger) Board, 86, of Mason City, IA, passed away July 26, 2023, at Heritage Care Center in Mason City. A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 AM, Friday August 4, 2023, at the First United Church, Farnhamville, IA with Pastor Laurene Banza and Pastor Susan Rohden officiating. The family will greet guests during the...

Elaine E. Saliger

Elaine E. Saliger

Jul 23, 2023

Farnhamville- Elaine E. Saliger, 66, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at her home. A graveside service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Evergreen Cemetery in Lohrville led by Pastor Doug Rushton of New Covenant Church. A visitation will be 11:00 AM Wednesday until 1:30 PM at Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie. Elaine is survived by her...

Gary Lee Vinchattle

Gary Lee Vinchattle

Jul 23, 2023

Callender - Gary Lee Vinchattle of Apple Valley, Minnesota passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023, just short of his 91st birthday. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday August 2, 2023, at Callender Cemetery with Pastor Greg Stano and Pastor Deb Stano officiating and Military Rites by American Legion Peterson Post #431 of Gowrie. A luncheon will be...

Michael Caroll Anderson

Michael Caroll Anderson

Jul 23, 2023

Michael C. Anderson, 77, of Vincent passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Van Diest Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Newark Township Cemetery. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Michael is survived by his wife Shelia,...

Oda Viola Anderson

Oda Viola Anderson

Jul 22, 2023

GOWRIE - Oda V. Anderson, 96, of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023, at Friendship Haven, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 1:00pm Monday, July 31, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. A visitation will precede the service from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Burial will be...

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