Obituaries

Francis "Frank" Farmer

Oct 6, 2024

Francis "Frank" K. Farmer, 80, of Fort Dodge, passed away Sunday October 6, 2024, at Mayo Clinics in Rochester, MN.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday October 12, 2024, at Trinity United Methodist Church. There will be a visitation on Friday October 11, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. There will...

Henry Sheffield

Oct 3, 2024

Lake City - John Henry Sheffield 77, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, Lake City. Private Family Services will be at a later date. Laufersweiler's Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City is serving the family.

John Henry Sheffield was born on July 29, 1947, to John E. and Regina M. (Schumpp) Sheffield in Clarion,...

Evelyn Jacobson

Sep 28, 2024

Evelyn M. Jacobson, 91, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Duncombe, passed away Saturday September 28, 2024 at Crestview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Webster City.

A memorial service will take place at 11:00 AM Saturday November 16, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. There will be a visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of service on Saturday.

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Mary Lou Kirby

Sep 27, 2024

Mary Lou Kirby, 73, of Fort Dodge, passed away Friday September 27, 2024, in Louisburg, KS.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday October 4, 2024, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday October 3, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

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Robert Miller

Sep 27, 2024

Robert J. Miller, 80, of Fort Dodge, passed away Friday September 27, 2024, at Friendship Haven.

Graveside services will be held at 09:30 AM on Thursday October 3, 2024, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.

Robert is survived by his brother, Donald Miller in Colleen, TX; several half brothers...

Dalbert Isom

Sep 24, 2024

Gowrie - Dalbert L. Isom, 91, passed away Tuesday September 24, 2024, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday September 28, 2024, at United Methodist Church, Gowrie with Rev. Susan Rohden officiating. Burial will be in Gowrie Township Cemetery with Military Rites by the American Legion Post #431 of...

Fran Rosales

Sep 23, 2024

Mary Frances "Fran" Rosales, born October 4, 1933 in Ledyard, IA to Lorenzo and Hilarria Rosales passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024 after a brief illness.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 to 5:00 PM Saturday at her home at 692 Riverside St. in Fort Dodge.

In her early years, Fran worked as an aide at the...

Michele "Luna" Jackson

Sep 23, 2024

Farnhamville - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michele "Luna" Jackson, a vibrant soul who graced this world with her presence in it. Luna, born on February 18, 2007, in Lake City, IA, brought joy to those around her with her love for Minecraft, virtual conversations with friends, and her love for swinging in the...

Teresa Alexander

Sep 19, 2024

Teresa E. Alexander, 87, of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday September 19, 2024, at Laurens Care Center in Laurens.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday September 25, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A visitation will take place Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A luncheon following the...

Pamela Schossow

Sep 18, 2024

Pamela J. Schossow, 61, of Fort Dodge passed away on September 18, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, September 22, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church. A visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the service at the church. A luncheon will follow for family and friends at Issac Walton....

Neal Blaas

Sep 18, 2024

Neal Alvin Blaas was born to Alvin Blaas and Pauline (Chappell) Blaas on March 11, 1942. On September 18, 2024, Neal heard God say "Well done, good and faithful servant".

Neal attended Immanuel Lutheran Parochial School through 8th grade. He graduated from Somers High School in 1961. On August 4, 1962, he married the love of his life Karen...

Michael Stoebe

Sep 18, 2024

Michael Gregory Stoebe was born on February 3, 1995 to Dr. Elizabeth and Kurt Stoebe in Humboldt, IA. He died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 18th from complications relating to brain cancer.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Indian Mound Cemetery south of Humboldt,...

Paula Hill

Sep 17, 2024

Paula J. Hill, 69, of Fort Dodge, passed away Tuesday September 17, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 23rd at 10:30 AM in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler Funeral Home with Msgr. Kevin McCoy, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery on the Lizard near Clare. Visitation will be on...

Richard Gaffney

Sep 16, 2024

Richard "Dick" Gaffney 71, of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, passed

away Tuesday, September 16, 2024 at UPMC - Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024 at

Laufersweiler's Palmer-Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City, with a Funeral

Service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Denise Berns officiating. A Private Family

Burial of casket will be at Rosehill...

Mary Anne Kathleen Johnson

Sep 11, 2024

Mary Anne Kathleen O’Brien Johnson, 87, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Marian Home surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 16th at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery....

Fred Vote

Sep 11, 2024

Farnhamville - Freddie E. Vote, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.

A public visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Monday September 16, 2024, at Laufersweiler’s Palmer & Sons Funeral Home in Gowrie. Private family services officiated by Pastor Kay Christie to...

Richard Mills Jr.

Sep 10, 2024

Richard Mills, Jr., 82, of Otho passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

A celebration of Richard’s life will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Monday, September 16, 2024, in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A private family burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux...

Braden Hicks

Sep 6, 2024

Braden W. Hicks, 36, of Manson, died Friday, September 6, 2024, doing what he loved - flying.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.

Left to cherish...

Jim Weimer

Sep 5, 2024

James “Jim” L. Weimer Sr., 80, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

A visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Jim is survived by his sons James Jr. (Stacy) Weimer and Doug (Brenda)...

Jennifer Knight

Sep 2, 2024

Jennifer Knight, 60, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday September 2, 2024, at Mary Greely Medical Center, Ames.

No services will be planned at this time. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.