Obituaries

Dec 11, 2023

Donnie D. Chizek, 75, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Mary Greely Medical Center in Ames.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 16th at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler Funeral Home followed by Military Rites will be conducted by the V.F.W. Post 1856 and the...

Dec 9, 2023

Rockwell City – Richard A. Walters 79, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral Services have been rescheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rockwell City, with Pastor Chadric Dietrich officiating. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery, Rockwell City, with Military Graveside Rites conducted by Air...

Dec 8, 2023

Randy S. Potter, 58, of Fort Dodge passed, Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House.

More info forthcoming....

Dec 5, 2023

Danny Lee Walstrom "Danny Lee Daddy" passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by family at the age of 71.

He is survived by his children, Riley Walstrom (Marissa Nichols) of Fort Dodge, Cassidy Walstrom (John Achero) of Grimes, and Denny Phillips (Melissa Phillips) of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren Noah Nichols, Mason Walters, and Emmalynn...

Dec 4, 2023

Joe M. McCarville, 61, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Monday, December 4th, 2023, at Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday December 12th at 2:30 PM at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery with military rites conducted by...

Dec 4, 2023

Julie K. Roest, 62, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday December 4, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after a sudden and unforgiving illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday December 12, 2023, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph...

Dec 2, 2023

Timothy "Charlie Chase" Bohlke passed away unexpectedly at the Fort Dodge hospital on December 2nd, 2023.

A visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday December 10th at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. On Monday, December 11 at 10:30 AM a Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Parish with Msgr...

Dec 2, 2023

Roxie G. Jacobson, 81, of Fort Dodge, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home....

Dec 2, 2023

Fran Collins

April 4, 1946 - December 2, 2023

“My Mom was awesome, ask my friends." - Kam Collins

Special Thanks to Sandy Kramer, Barb Kleemeier, Heather Collins, and Linda Philp

Dec 1, 2023

William Keenan, 81 of Fort Dodge passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at The Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Private family services will be held.

Nov 28, 2023

Kevin Leroy Miller, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on November 28th, 2023. He was born to the late John and Virginia Miller on January 24th, 1964, in Fort Dodge, IA. Throughout his life, Kevin was a loving brother, devoted father, grandfather and cherished friend.

Kevin faced the unexpected loss of his son, Matthew Strayer (Miller), before his...

Nov 28, 2023

Paton - Frederick “Fred” Jacob Fillman, 97, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Fred was a faithful servant of the Lord and a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday December 2, 2023, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Farnhamville, with Pastor Aaron Zimmerman officiating....

Nov 28, 2023

Robert J. Strain, 87, of Coalville passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2023, at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 7th at 1:00 PM Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Rites Conducted by the V.F.W. Post 1856 and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Visitation will be held on...

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...