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

Justin Clay "Buster" Brown

Justin Clay "Buster" Brown

Jan 16, 2023

Justin "Buster" Clay Brown was born July 11, 1980 in Fort Dodge to Kay and Denny Brown. He attended school in Fort Dodge and received his HSED from Iowa Central. Justin loved working at Sports Page for many years and formed strong relationships while working there. His friends all called him "Buster"- a nickname given to him by a...

Chad Michael

Chad Michael

Jan 16, 2023

Many hearts are broken by the sudden loss of young man. My son Chad L. Michael, age 42, is gone. Born in Fort Dodge on May 30, 1980, and died on Monday, January 16, 2023. Chad lived many years in the Fort Dodge Community, sharing his love of golf, D Jing, his work, family, friends, and their beloved dogs...

Richard "Dick" Wiedenfeld

Richard "Dick" Wiedenfeld

Jan 15, 2023

Richard "Dick" Wiedenfeld, 96, of Fort Dodge, died peacefully Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Solon Care Center in Solon, Iowa after a short illness. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Holy Trinity Church in Fort Dodge, Iowa with Fr. Ross Caniglia officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. A visitation will be one hour...

Paula Sue Sorenson

Paula Sue Sorenson

Jan 13, 2023

Paula Sue Sorenson of Fort Dodge passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2023 at First Covenant Church. A visitation will 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Paula Ford was born July 7, 1968 in Webster City to James Orville and Erma Pauline (Xanders) Ford. She is a...

Charles "Chuck" Conrad

Charles "Chuck" Conrad

Jan 13, 2023

The family of Chuck Conrad would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received a call, an offer he couldn't refuse. An offer that comes with a huge sign on bonus in heaven, a reunion with family he has not seen in a long time. His new mission will take him to a place...

Marvin D. Ekstrom

Marvin D. Ekstrom

Jan 11, 2023

Marvin D. Ekstrom, 93, of Duncombe, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 16th at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Duncombe with military rites...

Robert F. "Bud" Mccarville

Robert F. "Bud" Mccarville

Jan 10, 2023

Robert Francis "Bud" McCarville, 98, of Fort Dodge and formerly of Moorland died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the Marian Home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 14th at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Moorland. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery, Moorland with military rites by the V.F.W....

Thomas Michael Mcanally

Thomas Michael Mcanally

Jan 9, 2023

Thomas "Mike" McAnally, 77, of Fort Dodge passed away following a short illness on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Paula J, Baber Hospice Home. A Celebration of Mike's Life Monday, January 16th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Mike is survived by his wife Denise, daughters Sherry Schwent and husband Brian of the Quad Cities,...

Marcus Depriest Gully

Marcus Depriest Gully

Jan 4, 2023

Marcus Gully, 46, of Fort Dodge, died January 4, 2023 at his home. Funeral 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2023, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Marcus "JoJo" was born December 15, 1976 in Fort Dodge. JoJo attended Fort Dodge schools where he later received his GED. JoJo...

Caryl Ruth Jones

Caryl Ruth Jones

Jan 3, 2023

Caryl R. Jones, 87, of Fort Dodge passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, at Friendship Haven. Celebration of Life Saturday, April 29th at 11:00 AM Laufersweiler Funeral Home with visitation 1 hour prior at the funeral home on Saturday. Survivors include her daughter Jaci Keigher and her husband Steve of Fort Dodge, grandson Justin Keigher (Tarin Crouch) of...

Jack L. Sandvig

Jack L. Sandvig

Jan 2, 2023

Twin Lakes Jack L. Sandvig 92, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society at Manson. Funeral Services for Betty and Jack Sandvig will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Rockwell City, with Father Jim Bruch officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial. There will be a Military Flag Presentation by...

George Brown

George Brown

Jan 1, 2023

George Leroy Brown, 76, of Fort Dodge passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2022 at Memorial Park Cemetery. George is survived by his sister Wanda Brown Buddin of Texas, niece Teresa Hixson of Hendrick Iowa, nephew Glen Buddin of Texas, niece Rachel Buddin...

Cynthia Larson

Cynthia Larson

Dec 31, 2022

Cynthia Lee Larson, 69, of Fort Dodge went to be with her parents Richard and Helen Larson on December 31, 2022. If you called Trinity Regional Hospital, Cindy was the voice that asked "How may I help you?" She worked for over 40 years at the hospital. Cindy is remembered by her cousins and her cat Krystal. A graveside...

Dan Mcgrevey

Dan Mcgrevey

Dec 30, 2022

Dan T. McGrevey, 77, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 7th at 10:30 AM with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the V.F.W. Post 1856 and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Visitation...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Sandvig

Elizabeth 'Betty' Sandvig

Dec 30, 2022

Twin Lakes Elizabeth J. "Betty" Sandvig 92, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society in Manson. Funeral Services for Betty and Jack Sandvig will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Rockwell City, with Father Jim Bruch officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at...

Keith W. Wicklein

Keith W. Wicklein

Dec 30, 2022

HARCOURT Keith W. Wicklein, 83, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge. Private family Graveside Services will be Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the Gowrie Township Cemetery. A public visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie. Keith is survived by his wife Annette,...

Jean Colwell

Jean Colwell

Dec 30, 2022

Graveside services were held at Corpus Christi Cemetery.

Marlene V. Springer

Marlene V. Springer

Dec 29, 2022

Marlene V. Springer, 85, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY January 4, 2023 at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior at the funeral home. Survivors include her sons Mike (Connie) Springer...

Carol M. Mcelduff

Carol M. Mcelduff

Dec 28, 2022

Carol Mae McElduff, 83, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 at Rosehill Cemetery, Rockwell City, with Bishop Dan Jensen officiating. Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City is serving the family. Survivors include her...

Montreail Dungy

Montreail Dungy

Dec 25, 2022

Montreail Dungy, 46, of Fort Dodge unexpectedly passed December 25, 2022. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2022 at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Montreail is survived by his daughter Monteka Dungy of Ames, Ashtyn Clayton of Fort...

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