Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Evelyn Millea

Evelyn Millea

Nov 13, 2020

Evelyn M. Millea, 86, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Friendship Haven surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 18th at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Corpus Christi Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the time of services at the church. Masks are required...

Gary Leroy Bird

Gary Leroy Bird

Nov 12, 2020

Rev. Gary Bird, 83, of Fort Dodge died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home. Gary is survived by his wife of 65 years, Madolyn, and his beloved Bella; children, Bryce Bird of Steelville, MO; Teri Bird of Great Falls, MT; David Bird of Bellevue, NE; Sue Fliss of Spencer; Jo (Shane) Keefer of Great Falls, MT; 12 grandchildren;...

James William Messerly

James William Messerly

Nov 11, 2020

James W. Messerly, 72, of Fort Dodge passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the VFW Post 1856, Fort Dodge. James is survived by his siblings, Amelia Schweertman of Stanhope, Mary Johnson of Longville, MN, Wilbert (Nancy) Messerly of Fort Dodge, and...

Pauline K Munn

Pauline K Munn

Nov 11, 2020

Pauline K. Munn, 97, of Fort Dodge, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab. Private family graveside services will be held at Corpus Christi Cemetery. Pauline is survived by her siblings, Richard Munn of Sun City, AZ; Edward (Helen) Munn of Fort Dodge; William Munn of Fort Dodge; and a host of nieces and...

Marguerite C. Pearson

Marguerite C. Pearson

Nov 11, 2020

Farnhamville - Marguerite C. Pearson 94, of Omaha, formerly of Farnhamville, Iowa, passed away November 11, 2020 at Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center due to Covid and other complications. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home, Fort Dodge. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home until service time. Burial...

Eleanor D. Kullberg

Eleanor D. Kullberg

Nov 10, 2020

Eleanor D. Kullberg, 97, of Gowrie passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation. Due to the COVID pandemic, a private burial of casket will be held at Lost Grove Cemetery, Lanyon, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Palmer Funeral Home Gowrie is serving the family. Eleanor was born...

Sherryl Hansen

Sherryl Hansen

Nov 9, 2020

Sherryl L. Hansen, 76, of Fort Dodge passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Time of Remembrance 11:00 to 1:00 PM Saturday June 12th The Church of Jesus Christ Latter day Saints. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family. Sherryl is survived by her husband, Floyd "Skip" Hansen of Fort Dodge; children, Steven (Barb) Hansen...

Phyllis M. Inman

Phyllis M. Inman

Nov 9, 2020

Phyllis M, Inman, 90, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Care Community Center in Stuart, Iowa. A private family funeral mass is planned. Burial will be at West Lawn Cemetery, Lehigh. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family. Phyllis is survived by her children, Steven (Anita) Inman of Sevierville, TN; Kathleen (Timothy Michael) Donovon of Council Bluffs; Linda...

Virginia Hays

Virginia Hays

Nov 7, 2020

Virginia "Ginny" Carol Hays, daughter of Elmer and Lela (Gorvin) Sievers was born on July 30, 1930 in Oxford, Iowa. She graduated from City High in Iowa City with the class of 1948. On September 13, 1950, Virginia was united in marriage to Merlin B. Hays at the First Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. They moved to Fort Dodge,...

Nicole Johnston

Nicole Johnston

Nov 7, 2020

Nicole Johnston, 77, of Fort Dodge, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday November 17th at Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Brian Feller officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Corpus Christi Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 to...

Msgr. Thomas Donahoe

Msgr. Thomas Donahoe

Nov 5, 2020

Msgr. Thomas Donahoe, 94, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Holy Trinity Church with Most Reverend R. Walker Nickless Bishop of Sioux City Diocese officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the...

Lavonne Canavan

Lavonne Canavan

Nov 4, 2020

LaVonne P. Canavan, 96, of Fort Dodge passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Marian Home. Private graveside services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Corpus Christi Cemetery. LaVonne is survived by her children, Tom Canavan of Fort Dodge, Linda (Gary) Murdock of St. Louis, MO, and Sharon Hannah (Brad Mortenson) of Casa Grande, AZ;...

Lavonne M. Winninger

Lavonne M. Winninger

Nov 4, 2020

LaVonne M. Winninger, 97, of Fort Dodge passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Marian Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 10th at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Barnum. Visitation will be on Monday from 4:00...

Joseph Peed

Joseph Peed

Nov 4, 2020

Joseph Peed It's with deep regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Joseph (Joe) William Peed. Joe passed away at Friendship Haven, the morning of November 4, 2020. Born and raised on a farm near Otho, Iowa, Joe was one of John and Dolores Peed's seven children - 5 boys and 2 girls. Joe was always quick...

Daniel Leo Mccarville

Daniel Leo Mccarville

Nov 2, 2020

Daniel Leo McCarville, 83, of Fort Dodge peacefully passed away early Monday morning, November 2, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines. Danny is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jane, children Suzanne (Bob) Pitsor of Minnetrista, MN, Jeff (Connie) of Vancouver, British Columbia, Jerome (Tonya) of West Des Moines, and Mary Catherine (Kevin) Ferry of Badger, seven...

Carole E Brandenburg

Carole E Brandenburg

Nov 2, 2020

Carole E. Brandenburg, 81, of Fort Dodge passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab. No services are planned at this time. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family. Survivors include husband, Dennis "Brandy" Brandenberg of Clare; sons, Wayne Morwitzer of Ames and Bill Carlson of Webster City; and grandchildren, Christopher Morwitzer and Jessica Vollbrecht;...

Eileen Payne

Eileen Payne

Nov 2, 2020

Eileen M. Payne, 100, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Marian Home. Private graveside services will be held at North Lawn Cemetery. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family. Eileen is survived by her children, Duane Lyerly; Diane Merk both of Manson, Dennis Lyerly of Saint Cloud, MN; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, and Pauline Stine....

Patricia Stuhrenberg

Patricia Stuhrenberg

Nov 1, 2020

Patricia L. Stuhrenberg, 84, died Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Marian Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:00 PM at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Corpus Christi Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Holy Trinity Church....

Edward Reding

Edward Reding

Nov 1, 2020

Edward N. Reding, 88, of Fort Dodge passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Marian Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Friday, November 20, 2020 at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery with military rites provided by the United States Army Honor Guard and the VFW Post 1856. Ed is...

Christine A. Ellis

Christine A. Ellis

Nov 1, 2020

Rockwell City - Christine "Chris" A. Ellis 65, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines. Due to the pandemic and the familys desire to keep everyone safe, services will be at a later date in 2021, with burial at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Rockwell City. Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City is...