Obituaries

Carol Schmidt

Jan 21, 2025

Carol Eloise Schmidt, 91, formally of Laurens, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Friendship Haven.

A Celebration of Carol's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 14th at Friendship Haven. Visitation will be held on Saturday beginning at 12:30 at the Celebration Center until the time of the services.

Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving...

Dave Crimmins

May 6, 2025

With deep love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of David "Dave" Crimmins, who left us peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on the morning of May 6th, 2025. Known to many simply as "Grandpa Dave," he touched countless lives with his boundless kindness, quick wit, and unmistakable gift for turning strangers into lifelong friends.

At the...

Wilma Proctor

May 5, 2025

Gowrie - Wilma W. Proctor, 83, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Laufersweiler Palmer & Sons Funeral Home in Gowrie with Pastor Susan Rohden officiating. Burial will follow at Gowrie Township Cemetery. There will be a visitation on...

Philip Ecklund

May 2, 2025

Gowrie - Philip G. Ecklund, 82, of Simi Valley, CA, and formerly of Gowrie, passed away Friday May 2, 2025, at his home in California.

Monday May 26, 2025, (PLEASE NOTE THE DATE) visitation and lunch will be held from 12:00 to 1:30 PM at First Covenant Church. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM at First Covenant...

Clint Van Kley

Apr 30, 2025

Clinton Arie Van Kley was born on March 5, 1947, to Arie and Jeanne (Lighter) Van Kley in Sibley, Iowa. He passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the age of 78.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, May 5, 2025, at First United Church in Farnhamville with Pastor Dave...

Scharlean Clark

Apr 30, 2025

Scharlean Clark, 76, of Fort Dodge passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at her home.

A private family viewing will be held. No services are planned at this time.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her son, two sisters and her parents.

She was a mother of five children and a grandmother to over 30...

Dennis Goodwin

Apr 28, 2025

Dennis Goodwin, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a sudden and aggressive battle with acute myeloid leukemia. In true Dennis fashion, he met his final days with grit, candor, and a deep love for those closest to him.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday May 2, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie, with...

Ross Hartwig

Apr 20, 2025

Ross R. Hartwig, 95, of Rockwell City passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church east of Rockwell City. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery. A visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the start of the service at the church.

Ross is survived...

Bonita Russell

Apr 19, 2025

Bonita Lea (Bonnie) Russell, age 89, of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025 at Friendship Haven surrounded by her family, who loved her dearly.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Monday, April 28, 2025 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A private...

Eleanor Anderson

Apr 18, 2025

Eleanor F. Anderson, 95, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at Trinity Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025 at United Methodist Church, Gowrie. A visitation will be one hour prior at the church. Laufersweiler's Palmer & Sons Funeral Home of Gowrie is serving the family.

Beverly Mallinger

Apr 14, 2025

Beverly J. Mallinger, 88, of Fort Dodge passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Marian Home.

Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Lost Grove Township Cemetery, Harcourt. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Beverly Joan Foster was born...

Leo Mallinger

Apr 13, 2025

Leo D. Mallinger, 91, of Clare, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arlington Place, Pocahontas, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday April 21, 2025, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Manson. Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery in Clare with Military Rites by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and VFW...

Dale Faiferlick

Apr 12, 2025

Dale R. Faiferlick, 96, of Fort Dodge, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025, at Simpson Health Center, Friendship Haven.

There will be a visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday April 15, 2025, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday April 16, 2025 at Holy Trinity Church with...

James Eich

Apr 12, 2025

James Richard "Jim" Eich, age 81, of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at Friendship Haven.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Celebration Center at Friendship Haven. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10:30 a.m., also at the Celebration Center. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving...

Rosella Davis

Apr 10, 2025

Rosella K. Davis, 82, of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday April 10, 2025, at the Marian Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on April 22, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lohrville. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Lohrville. There will be a visitation on Monday April 21,...

Charles "Bill" Messerly

Apr 9, 2025

Charles "Bill" Messerly, 87, of Fort Dodge passed away April 9, 2025 at Woodlands Senior Living Center in Clive.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at North Lawn Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the VFW Post 1856. A visitation will...

Joyce Goforth

Apr 5, 2025

Joyce Goforth, 98, of Callender, passed away at her home on the morning of Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 9th at 11:30 AM at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Callender. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday starting at 10:00 AM at the church in Callender.

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Helen Johnson

Apr 5, 2025

Helen Johnson, age 89, of Gowrie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 5, 2025 at Bickford Cottages in Fort Dodge. She lived a beautiful life and her warmth and kindness were deeply felt by all who knew her.

Helen J. Johnson was born on Feb. 12, 1936 in Rodman, Iowa to Joseph and Celestine Knoer. On Dec. 18,...

Dawn McMahon

Apr 2, 2025

Dawn Renae McMahon, 64, of Otho, passed away Wednesday April 2, 2025, at her home. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend; leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday April 7, 2025, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. There will be a visitation at 10:00 AM until the...

John Duro

Mar 31, 2025

Dr. John Duro, 83, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday March 31, 2025, at Simpson Health Center, Friendship Haven.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday April 5, 2025, at St. Marks Episcopal Church. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery with Military Rites by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and VFW Post 1856. There will...