Obituaries

Tim "Charlie Chase" Bohlke

Dec 2, 2023

Timothy "Charlie Chase" Bohlke passed away unexpectedly at the Fort Dodge hospital on December 2nd, 2023.

A visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday December 10th at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. On Monday, December 11 at 10:30 AM a Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Parish with Msgr...

Frances Collins

Dec 2, 2023

Fran Collins

April 4, 1946 - December 2, 2023

“My Mom was awesome, ask my friends." - Kam Collins

Special Thanks to Sandy Kramer, Barb Kleemeier, Heather Collins, and Linda Philp

William Keenan

Dec 1, 2023

William Keenan, 81 of Fort Dodge passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at The Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Private family services will be held.

Robert Strain

Nov 28, 2023

Robert J. Strain, 87, of Coalville passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2023, at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 7th at 1:00 PM Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Rites Conducted by the V.F.W. Post 1856 and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Visitation will be held on...

Frederick "Fred" Jacob Fillman

Nov 28, 2023

Paton - Frederick “Fred” Jacob Fillman, 97, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Fred was a faithful servant of the Lord and a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday December 2, 2023, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Farnhamville, with Pastor Aaron Zimmerman officiating....

Kevin Miller

Nov 28, 2023

Kevin Leroy Miller, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on November 28th, 2023. He was born to the late John and Virginia Miller on January 24th, 1964, in Fort Dodge, IA. Throughout his life, Kevin was a loving brother, devoted father, grandfather and cherished friend.

Kevin faced the unexpected loss of his son, Matthew Strayer (Miller), before his...

Cornell Williams

Nov 27, 2023

Cornell Daniel Williams, 52, of Fort Dodge passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Olivia (Marcus) Ruiz; grandchildren, Nahla, Amirah, Marcus Jr., Nico, and Khalani; mother, Katherine Williams; siblings, Sears Tracey, Brian, James, Melissa, Greg, Steve, and Christian.

He...

Shirley L. Waddel

Nov 26, 2023

Shirley L. Waddell, 93, of FOrt Dodge passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Marian Home.

Funeral services are planned for a later date.

Shirley is survived by her children Rick (Stephanie) Waddell of Spirit Lake, Mike (Judy) Waddell of Fort Dodge, Pat (Rhonda) Waddell of Fort Dodge; 9 grandchildren;...

Pamela A. Hack

Nov 25, 2023

Pamela A. Haack, 55, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation.

A graveside service at Corpus Christi Cemetery will be 1:00 PM Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Pamela is survived by her siblings, Curtis (Yvonne) Haack of Fort Dodge, Mark (Tammy) Haack of Badger,...

Thomas B. Rial

Nov 23, 2023

Thomas Bernard Rial died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, in St. Cloud, MN at the age of 87.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Friday, December 1, 2023 at Holy Trinity Church in Fort Dodge. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM...

William D Brian

Nov 23, 2023

William D. Brian, 85, of Fort Dodge passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at MercyOne in Des Moines.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Palmer and Swank Funeral Home in Rockwell City. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery. A visitation will begin at 9:00 AM prior to the service at...

Nancy Jean Beightol

Nov 23, 2023

Nancy Jean Beightol, 69, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Aspire of Gowrie Care Center in Gowrie. Services are pending. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.

Darlene M Rhodes

Nov 22, 2023

Darlene Mae Clark Rhodes-

Darlene Rhodes, wife, mother, grandmother, Christian, friend, volunteer, quilter, gardener, sudoku aficionado and painter went to be with God on November 22nd, 2023. This was a significant day as it marked the 60th anniversary of her first date with her future husband, Harold "Dusty" Rhodes.

Funeral services will be held on...

Judy K. Fowler

Nov 18, 2023

Rockwell City – Judy K. Fowler 79, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 unexpectedly at her home. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the United Methodist Church, Rockwell City, with Pastor Denise Berns officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Church until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left...

Marlin R. Spiess

Nov 18, 2023

Knoke – Marlin R. Spiess 70, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society in Manson. His wishes were to be cremated and Services will be at a later date. Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City is serving the family.

Marlin is survived by his son Aaron (Natalie) Spiess of Evansdale, Iowa;...

Kyle Baker

Nov 17, 2023

Kyle Lee Baker, 35, of Fort Dodge, Iowa passed away on Friday, November 17. A Visitation will be held on Monday November 27, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM with a Vigil Prayer Service at 4:00 all at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Kyle is survived by his parents Dave and Molly Baker of Fort Dodge, his sister Beth...

Richard Tuvell

Nov 17, 2023

Richard David Tuvell, 76, of Fort Dodge passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2023 at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be one hour prior at the funeral home. In honor of Rick, please wear jeans...

Ruthella C. Lange

Nov 17, 2023

Rockwell City – Ruthella C. Lange 99, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Park View Rehabilitation Center, Sac City. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rockwell City, with Pastor Chadric Dietrich officiating. The visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Church until service time. Burial will be at...

Bonnie Barnett

Nov 16, 2023

Bonnie K. Barnett, 80, of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday November 29, 2023, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Northlawn Cemetery. A visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.

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Devin D. Landgraf

Nov 15, 2023

Jolley – Devin D. Landgraf 35, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Memorial Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Rockwell City, with Father Brian Feller officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial of ashes will be at Rosehill Cemetery, Rockwell City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the...