Obituaries

Feb 12, 2024

Phyllis Marie Riedemann, 87, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Monday, February 12th, 2024, at Journey’s, Friendship Haven.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday April 24th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years Burnell Riedemann of Fort...

Feb 10, 2024

Edward Kelly Micus, age 80, passed away of natural causes on February 10, 2024, at his home in Mankato, Minnesota. Surviving are his sons Mark Micus (Judy) of Oak Grove, Minnesota and William F. Micus, and Edward's former wife, Jean Laufersweiler Fortune, both of Mankato, and sisters Annamarie Duncan of Denver, Colorado, Maureen Micus Crisick (William) of Walnut Creek, California,...

Feb 8, 2024

Mary “Marty” G. Minnick 82, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2024 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Rockwell City, with Fr. Lynn Bruch officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial of ashes will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in...

Feb 8, 2024

Our beautiful mother, Ruth Ann (McGough) Vodraska was carried home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning. She was blessed to be at her home that she shared with her daughter’s Trina, Janelle and their daughter Jordan. She was surrounded by her family that she loved and deeply cared for with all her heart. She had...

Feb 8, 2024

William "Bill" Loehr, 50, of Fort Dodge passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Bill is survived by his wife, M'lissa (Reid) Loehr of Gowrie; sons, Billy of State Center and Cameron of Gowrie; his mother and stepdad Mickey (Lentsch) and Clarence "Babe" Hendrickson of Fort Dodge; and brother, Kenneth Loehr, Jr. of Lone...

Feb 4, 2024

Svana O. Lamb passed away on February 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Fort Dodge, Iowa at the age of 96.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. A visitation will be one hour prior at the church.

Svana was born...

Feb 2, 2024

Loretta L. (Gregerson) Brundige, 85, of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, February 5, 2024, in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Olaf Cemetery....

Feb 1, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” Jo Kehm, 69, of West Des Moines and formerly of Fort Dodge, went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday February 9, 2024, at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. A visitation will take place...

Jan 31, 2024

James J. Kern, 82, of Fort Dodge, passed away Wednesday January 31, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held On Wednesday, February 7th at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00...

Jan 31, 2024

Donald Eugene Sells, Sr. “aka Jumbo” passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 5th at 2:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 PM Laufersweiler Funeral...

Jan 28, 2024

Barbara Ann (Casey) Eastwood, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024, at her home in Dayton, Iowa. Barbara was born on May 26th, 1935, in Iowa City. She grew up and attended school in Fort Dodge.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jack D. Eastwood of Dayton, IA,...

Jan 28, 2024

Kari L. Lieser, 67, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at her home.

A Visitation Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, February 1st from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Survivors includer her husband David of Fort Dodge, son Jamie (Angie) Reiter of...

Jan 26, 2024

This is to celebrate the life and legacy of a beloved man of God, Arthur H. Roberts, who walked into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on January 26th, at the age of 88. Born on October 12, 1935, in the warm and welcoming town of Meridian, Arthur's journey began as a beacon of light...

Jan 26, 2024

Mary Ann Winninger, 69, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Webster City.

Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, January 30th at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Barnum. Visitation will be...

Jan 25, 2024

Betty J. Kelleher, 98, of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Marian Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday February 1, 2024, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday January...

Jan 23, 2024

Doris "Dody" E. Harms, 90, of Fort Dodge, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Friendship Haven, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday January 29, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Sunday...

Jan 21, 2024

Gary David Evans, 56, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Sunday January 21, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 2nd at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Snook, officiating. Visitation will be...

Jan 21, 2024

Gilbert L. Hildreth, 75, of Rockwell City, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Sunny Knoll Care Centre.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Friday, January 26, 2024, at Palmer-Swank Funeral Home. A prayer service will begin at 3:00 PM and burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery....

Jan 20, 2024

Evan Kretlow, 77, Rockwell City passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City.

A Celebration of Life will be Friday, May 10, 2024 at Lynch's Bar and Grill, Rockwell City from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Evan is survived by his wife, Barb Kretlow...

Jan 20, 2024

Vernon Halder, 85, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Olaf Cemetery. A visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral...