Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Lonnie D. Lasher

Lonnie D. Lasher

Jan 30, 2016

Lonnie D. Lasher, 75, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home after a well-fought 8 year battle with cancer. A Visitation to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. Survivors include...

Charlotte F. Hart

Charlotte F. Hart

Jan 29, 2016

Charlotte F. Hart, 92, died at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond, IA on Friday, January 29, 2016. She was born on July 24, 1923 in Rolfe, IA to George and Abbie Sheeley. She grew up in the Rolfe area and attended school there. Charlotte graduated in 1941, receiving a "Normal Certificate in Teaching" in 1942. She worked at Webb's...

Darlene E. Trusty

Darlene E. Trusty

Jan 27, 2016

Darlene E. Trusty, 85, of Fort Dodge, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 1, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. Allen Henderson officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home....

Edwin Gay Sanders

Edwin Gay Sanders

Jan 25, 2016

Edwin Sanders, 64, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. Services are pending. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation Mon, Nov 30, -0001 No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service Mon, Nov 30, -0001 Service Pending

Michael L. Kuker

Michael L. Kuker

Jan 25, 2016

Michael L. Kuker, 64, of Fort Dodge passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. David Grindberg officiating. Burial will be at St. Olaf Lutheran Cemetery. A visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m....

Daniel Elvin Klein

Daniel Elvin Klein

Jan 24, 2016

Daniel Elvin Klein went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He is leaving behind his loving mother, Bobbie (Phipps) Schmieder; father, Elvin Klein; siblings, Matthew Klein; Elizabeth "Libbie" Schmieder; Sarah Schmieder; Mary Rose Schmieder; his lifelong friend, Heidi Kupka; nephew, Tyler and several aunts, uncles, numerous cousins and his dog, Daisy. He joined his wife,...

Marjorie M. Danner

Marjorie M. Danner

Jan 23, 2016

Marjorie M. Danner, 77, of Fort Dodge, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice Home, Bettendorf. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Rev. Allen Henderson officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in Merle Hay Cemetery, Glidden. A visitation will be 4:00 p.m....

Roxanne Henry

Roxanne Henry

Jan 22, 2016

Roxanne Henry, 59, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016. Services are pending. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation Mon, Nov 30, -0001 No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service Mon, Nov 30, -0001 No Service Scheduled or Private

Agnes Estella Mcelroy

Agnes Estella Mcelroy

Jan 19, 2016

Agnes E. McElroy, 88, of Clare, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Marian Home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 in the Chapel of Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church, Clare, with Rev. Joe Dillinger officiating Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at St....

Carol J Husske

Carol J Husske

Jan 19, 2016

Carol J. Husske, 76, of Fort Dodge passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Kitterman officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. A visitation will be 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the church...

Marie Vaudt

Marie Vaudt

Jan 18, 2016

Marie A. Vaudt, 100, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Villa Care Center. Private family services will be at a later date at Gowrie Township Cemetery. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family. Marie Schmoker was born on August 11, 1915 in Fort Dodge. Marie was baptized, confirmed, and married in St. Paul's Lutheran...

Mardell Doreen Abrams

Mardell Doreen Abrams

Jan 17, 2016

Mardell D. Abrams, 85, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Callender, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at her daughter's home. Funeral services will be Saturday January 23rd at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Snook, officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be on Friday 4:00 p.m. to...

Vern W. Hout

Vern W. Hout

Jan 16, 2016

Vern W. Hout, 63, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 20th at 10:30 a.m. at Covenant Church in Pomeroy with Pastor Stephen White officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Pomeroy. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to...

Cornelius Sherman

Cornelius Sherman

Jan 15, 2016

Cornelius "Carney" M. Sherman, 84, of Fort Dodge, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Marian Home, Fort Dodge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in the Chapel of Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery...

Barbara Lorraine Harvey

Barbara Lorraine Harvey

Jan 15, 2016

Barbara "Peggy" Harvey, 87, of Fort Dodge, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Grandview Health Care Center, Dayton, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2016 in the Chapel of Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home and 10:30 at Sacred Heart Church for a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at Corpus Christi...

Edward Francis Ruddy

Edward Francis Ruddy

Jan 14, 2016

Edward Ruddy, 70, of Fort Dodge passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2016 at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. a Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heart Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Corpus...

Herbert Conlon

Herbert Conlon

Jan 11, 2016

Herbert S. Conlon, 86, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Friendship Haven Health Center, Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 16th at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow...

John Engler

John Engler

Jan 11, 2016

John "Jack" Engler, 86, of Fort Dodge passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be Friday...

William Joseph Culver

William Joseph Culver

Jan 9, 2016

William J. Culver, 47, of Fort Dodge, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2016 at Community Tap and Pizza, Fort Dodge. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family. Bill is survived by his father, Kenneth Culver of Oregon; wife, Susan Culver of Fort...

Mary Alice Gormally

Mary Alice Gormally

Jan 2, 2016

Mary Alice Gormally, 54, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Trinity Regional Medical Center Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral home and 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Corpus...