Obituaries

Twila Buffington

Jul 8, 2024

On July 8th, 2024, Twila J. Buffington passed away from Parkinson’s and Dementia in Burlington North Carolina. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday July 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home in Fort Dodge, Iowa. There will be a visitation from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral...

Mabel Clay

Jul 7, 2024

Mabel H. Clay, 100, of Fort Dodge passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation.

Entombment will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum, North Lawn Cemetery. Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family....

Joseph Lee Presswood

Jul 7, 2024

Joseph Lee Presswood, a longtime resident of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully at 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024; he was 91. He was born on March 11, 1933, in York, Alabama, to George and Mary Ella (Richardson) Presswood. He was the tenth of twenty children, which included four sets of twins. Joseph and his sister,...

Antonio Castillo, Sr.

Jul 4, 2024

Antonio “Tony” Castillo, 60, of Fort Dodge passed away July 4, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 PM Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the picnic shelter next to the bandshell at Oleson Park.

Tony is...

Rachel Bell

Jul 3, 2024

Rachel Ann Bell, (VanderMaten), 65, of Renwick, IA, and longtime resident and community member of Fort Dodge, IA, was born on December 4, 1958, in Sheldon, IA. She passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion, IA. As a way to continue giving after her passing – Rachel donated her body to...

Willie Pickett

Jul 2, 2024

Willie Pickett, 64, of Fort Dodge, passed away Tuesday July 2, 2024, at Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Homegoing services are being planned.

Willie is survived by his daughter, Kesi Erdmann of Lawrence, KS and sister, Shirlee R. (Richard) Brown of Crystal, MN and brother, Otis L. Pickett, Jr. of...

Leah Claire Lynch

Jul 2, 2024

Leah Lynch, 16, of Fort Dodge passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. A vibrant soul taken too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love and selflessness that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024 at Holy Trinity Church with...

Alta Peterson

Jun 28, 2024

Alta P. Peterson, 95, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by her family.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, with a Prayer Service at 6:00 PM all at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Survivors include grandchildren Shawn and...

Benjamin Rentschler

Jun 26, 2024

Webster City/Callender- Benjamin Rentschler, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Southfield Wellness Community in Webster City. Ben is one of twelve siblings of David and Hilda (Daughters). Ben was born in Lehigh, Iowa and graduated from Stratford (Iowa) High School in 1953.

Ben was stationed in South Korea with the...

Julie Kay Davis

Jun 20, 2024

Julie K. Davis, 63, of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday June 20, 2024, at her home.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Callender. Burial will follow at Callender Cemetery. There will be a visitation on Monday, June 24, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM...

Ilah Sandgren

Jun 20, 2024

Ilah M. Sandgren, 92, of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday June 20, 2024 at Friendship Haven.

Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 28, 2024 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Pastor Emily Sauer-Alvarez officiating.

Ilah is survived by her daughter, Amy (Michael) Downs of Junction City, KS;...

Mervin Flowers

Jun 20, 2024

Mervin Leroy Flowers, 81, longtime resident of Fort Dodge, went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 20th, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, with all of his family by his side.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 26th at 10:30 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church....

Joan Elaine Mcloughlin

Jun 20, 2024

Joan E. McLoughlin, 90, of Fort Dodge passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Trinity Regional Medical Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow in Newark Township Cemetery, Vincent. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at...

Jean Ann Miller

Jun 18, 2024

Jean A. Miller, 75 of Duncombe, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at her home.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 27th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm with a Prayer service at 7:00 pm all at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A Celebration of Jean’s life will be on Friday from 3:00 to 7:00...

Merlin Dencklau

Jun 14, 2024

Merlin J. Dencklau, 82, of Vincent passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Rotary Ann Senior Living Center.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Colfax Township Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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Margaret Bailey

Jun 13, 2024

Margaret “Peg” Bailey, 92, of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday June 13, 2024, at the Marian Home

Funeral services will be held on PLEASE NOTE THE DATE - Saturday July 20th at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Corpus...

Valerie Susan Reinholtz

Jun 11, 2024

Valerie Reinholtz, 71, of Fort Dodge passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

A Celebration of Life service will be Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Redemption Church, Fort Dodge. A time for visiting will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church. Laufersweiler Funeral Home...

Claribell Larson

Jun 11, 2024

Callender- Claribell “Clara” Larson, 89, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at her home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Callender with Pastor Greg Stano and Pastor Deb Stano officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Callender Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Ambyr Wirtz

Jun 11, 2024

Ambyr Wirtz, 43, of Des Moines and formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away, Monday June 10, 2024, at her home.

Services will be held at a later date. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.

Joanne Spurlin

Jun 10, 2024

Joanne Spurlin, 67, formerly of Humboldt, went peacefully to Jesus held by her daughters on June 10, 2024, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital after years of suffering from a medication-induced brain injury and neurological akathisia.

Visitation services open for friends and family will be held at Laufersweiler Funeral Home on Friday, July...