Obituaries

May 18, 2024

Christine Denise Carpenter died peacefully at the Paula J Baber Hospice Home on May 18, 2024 in Fort Dodge, IA at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Christine graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1982. Christine was a stay-at-home mother until 1999 when she began working for...

May 16, 2024

Janice Colleen Engle, 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many others, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior May 16, 2024. She is survived by her husband, William (“Bill”) Engle and son Dale (Sharon) Engle. Janice was predeceased by her parents Gerald (“Bub”) and Arlene Foley, siblings Gerald (“Jerry”) Foley, Sandra...

May 11, 2024

Mary Lou (Powell) Gregory joined family and friends in eternal rest on May 11, 2024. Mary was born on January 12, 1929 in Lake City, Iowa to Harold and Mattie (Platt) Powell and was raised on the family farm 5 miles west of Rockwell City Iowa. Mary attended the one room grade school in Lake Creek Township...

May 10, 2024

Jeffrey M. Hammen, 68, of Rockwell City passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. A Celebration of Jeff’s Life will be Monday 5:00 to 8:00...

May 10, 2024

James “Jim” McElroy, 68, of Tempe Arizona, formerly of Clare, passed away Friday May 10, 2024, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Valley.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday May 30, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery in Clare. There will...

May 5, 2024

Norbert J. Alig, 92, of Fort Dodge passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Friendship Haven.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Friday, May 10, 2024 at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 PM Thursday at Laufersweiler Funeral Home....

Apr 29, 2024

Robert "Turtle" Pingel, 63, of Callender, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 4th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Survivors include his daughter, Danielle (Sammy) Keck and their children, Kenyon, Cooper, and...

Apr 29, 2024

Todd "Rez" Resseguie, 51, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 11th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home and Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM at the...

Apr 26, 2024

James Laurel Telleen passed away peacefully in his home at Northwoods Living in Ft. Dodge, Iowa on April 27, 2024.

Jimmy maintained a sunny disposition throughout his 81 years despite difficult physical and developmental challenges. He always had a smile and a handshake for anyone he came in contact with. He especially loved...

Apr 26, 2024

Dennis R. Jones Jr., 55, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 3rd at 11:00 AM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home with a visitation Friday 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home.

Survivors include his wife Shannon; sons...

Apr 23, 2024

Michael Darnell Richardson, 69, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was carried home to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, April 23, 2024, after a courageous battle with kidney disease, liver failure, and heart failure.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Calvary Memorial COGIC with Bishop...

Apr 21, 2024

Jean A. Grebner, 85, of Humboldt passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 204 at Laufersweiler Funeral Home, Fort Dodge. A time for visiting will be one hour prior at the funeral home. Private family burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery,...

Apr 18, 2024

Joyce R. Gailey, 80, of Fort Dodge passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Joyce Ruth Koppen was born March 26, 1944, in Fort Dodge to Myron...

Apr 17, 2024

Johnnie B. Naylor, 80, of Fort Dodge passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, April 27, 2024 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at...

Apr 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas “Doug” Crimmins on April 13, 2024, at his home in Fort Dodge IA. He was born on Feb 4, 1955, in Fort Dodge to the late Clifford and Geraldine Crimmins. Doug was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and he will be deeply missed by...

Apr 17, 2024

Kim (Murphy) Haukoos, 67, of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 22nd at 11:00 AM at Corpus Christi Cemetery with Deacon Ed Albright, officiating.

Survivors include her son Ryan...

Apr 16, 2024

Del was called home April 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with chronic heart failure; just 15 days shy of her 100th birthday.

A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in the Celebration Center at Friendship Haven.

Del was born in Nekoma, North Dakota...

Apr 15, 2024

Tammy M. Kremer, 63, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday April 15, 2024, at her home. Tammy was a very loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, and friend. She brought spunk, wit, humor, and joy to every relationship. She freely shared and practiced her faith and love for God.

A visitation for family and...

Apr 15, 2024

Jill D. Schubert, 73, of Manson, peacefully passed away Monday April 15, 2024, at Park View Rehab Center, Sac City.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday April 18, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery near Manson. There will be a visitation 1 hour prior...

Apr 13, 2024

Russell P. Williams, 64, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, April 18, 2024 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home....