Obituaries

Oct 30, 2023

Alan "Butch" Markert, 86, of Manson passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday, November 6, 2023 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Manson. A burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery in Manson. A visitation will be 3:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday...

Oct 29, 2023

Nancy L. Lemon, 84 of Fort Dodge passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, November 3, 2023 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Nancy is survived by her daughter,...

Oct 28, 2023

Rockwell City – Michael J. Rastetter 54, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 28, 2023 at his home.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Jolley Community United Methodist Church, Jolley, with Pastor Felix Tshibang officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at the Palmer & Swank Funeral Home,...

Oct 28, 2023

Anthony Wayne Johnson, affectionately known as AJ and Big Tone, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. AJ was a beloved figure in his community, known for his passion, humor, and loving nature. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 1st from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A Celebration of AJ's life...

Oct 27, 2023

Delbert Roy Estlund, 79, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday, October 27th, 2023, at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 30th at 10:00 AM at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Delbert Roy...

Oct 25, 2023

John C. Holst, 81, of Duncombe, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Celebration of Life will be held later date. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family. Survivors include his wife Marilyn, sister Phyllis Holst, and brother Rich Holst.

Oct 25, 2023

Jolene Ann Eggen Douglas, passed away suddenly on October 25, 2023 at the age of 83. Born on the 14th of April, 1940, on a farm outside of Ute, Iowa in Monona County, Jolene was the daughter of Harald and Erma Eggen. She was a member of the Good Shepard Lutheran Church and an active participant in all things...

Oct 24, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Marlene Joan Murphy (Carnahan) of Jefferson, Iowa. Marlene was born July 30, 1951, and left us on October 24, 2023. She passed away surrounded by loved ones after a battle with lung cancer. The Celebration of Life will take place on November 12th, 2023, at the Guthrie Center Activity Center at...

Oct 23, 2023

Kelli R. Jarvis, 51 of Gilmore City, IA passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday November 9, 2023, at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Luke Fillmore officiating. Burial will follow at Elkhorn Township Cemetery. A visitation will be Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 4:00...

Oct 21, 2023

Rockwell City Kay Hildreth Meyer 85, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Sunny Knoll Care Centre, Rockwell City. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the United Methodist Church, Rockwell City, with Pastor Denise Berns officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Church until service time. Private Family Graveside will be at...

Oct 20, 2023

Lambert John Klocke, 90 of Rockwell City, passed away Friday, October 20 at home surrounded by his loving family. Lamberts strong faith and dedication to the daily rosary were cornerstones of his life. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Rockwell City, with Fr. Lynn Bruch officiating at the Mass of...

Oct 20, 2023

Rockwell City - Martin Dale Hildreth, 89, life-long resident of Rockwell City passed away on October 20, 2023 at Accura HealthCare of Lake City. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Rockwell City, with Father Brian Feller officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Oct 19, 2023

Coleton L. Wetzel, 25, of Fort Dodge died Thursday, October 19, 2023. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2023, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A prayer service and time of sharing will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Coleton is survived by his mother Karla Wetzel of Fort Dodge, father Steve Wetzel...

Oct 19, 2023

Donald D. Kraft, 77, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2023, at Palmer-Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be one hour prior at the funeral home. Donald Dean Kraft was born January 5, 1946, to Floyd and Kathyrn...

Oct 18, 2023

Rockwell City Karen K. Casey 81, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, Fort Dodge. A Public Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City. A Private Family Burial will be Sunday at Rosehill Cemetery, Rockwell City. Memorials may be left...

Oct 18, 2023

Kevin B. Eagen, 54, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, Fort Dodge.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2023, (please note date) at Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie with Pastor Jim Davis and Lay Pastor Beth Carlon officiating. Burial will be in Gowrie Township Cemetery with...

Oct 17, 2023

Donald Lee Thompson, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics in Knoxville, Iowa. Don was born on October 4, 1934, in rural Lake Creek Township in Calhoun County. He was the fifth of six children born to Clarence and Edna (Wolff) Thompson. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October...

Oct 16, 2023

Carol Lee Adams ,78, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023, in Rockwell City. Born on December 15, 1944, in New Hampton, Carol's life was marked by her love for family, her passion for travel, and her unwavering support for her favorite sports teams. Carol is survived by her two sons, William (Marty)...

Oct 16, 2023

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Becher, 74, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Marion Home in Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 23rd at 1:30 PM in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Snook, officiating. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday...

Oct 15, 2023

Leo W. Minkos, 61, of Gowrie, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Gowrie. It was Leo's wish to be cremated and that no services be held. In loving memory of Leo William Minkos who was born on December 1, 1961. Married on August 6, 2005, to Angela Brandel. He was a loving husband, son, and brother. Survivors...