Obituaries

Oct 24, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Marlene Joan Murphy (Carnahan) of Jefferson, Iowa. Marlene was born July 30, 1951, and left us on October 24, 2023. She passed away surrounded by loved ones after a battle with lung cancer. The Celebration of Life will take place on November 12th, 2023, at the Guthrie Center Activity Center at...

Oct 23, 2023

Kelli R. Jarvis, 51 of Gilmore City, IA passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday November 9, 2023, at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Luke Fillmore officiating. Burial will follow at Elkhorn Township Cemetery. A visitation will be Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 4:00...

Oct 21, 2023

Rockwell City Kay Hildreth Meyer 85, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Sunny Knoll Care Centre, Rockwell City. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the United Methodist Church, Rockwell City, with Pastor Denise Berns officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Church until service time. Private Family Graveside will be at...

Oct 20, 2023

Rockwell City - Martin Dale Hildreth, 89, life-long resident of Rockwell City passed away on October 20, 2023 at Accura HealthCare of Lake City. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Rockwell City, with Father Brian Feller officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Oct 20, 2023

Lambert John Klocke, 90 of Rockwell City, passed away Friday, October 20 at home surrounded by his loving family. Lamberts strong faith and dedication to the daily rosary were cornerstones of his life. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Rockwell City, with Fr. Lynn Bruch officiating at the Mass of...

Oct 19, 2023

Donald D. Kraft, 77, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2023, at Palmer-Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be one hour prior at the funeral home. Donald Dean Kraft was born January 5, 1946, to Floyd and Kathyrn...

Oct 19, 2023

Coleton L. Wetzel, 25, of Fort Dodge died Thursday, October 19, 2023. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2023, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A prayer service and time of sharing will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Coleton is survived by his mother Karla Wetzel of Fort Dodge, father Steve Wetzel...

Oct 18, 2023

Rockwell City Karen K. Casey 81, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, Fort Dodge. A Public Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City. A Private Family Burial will be Sunday at Rosehill Cemetery, Rockwell City. Memorials may be left...

Oct 18, 2023

Kevin B. Eagen, 54, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, Fort Dodge.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2023, (please note date) at Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie with Pastor Jim Davis and Lay Pastor Beth Carlon officiating. Burial will be in Gowrie Township Cemetery with...

Oct 17, 2023

Donald Lee Thompson, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics in Knoxville, Iowa. Don was born on October 4, 1934, in rural Lake Creek Township in Calhoun County. He was the fifth of six children born to Clarence and Edna (Wolff) Thompson. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October...

Oct 16, 2023

Carol Lee Adams ,78, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023, in Rockwell City. Born on December 15, 1944, in New Hampton, Carol's life was marked by her love for family, her passion for travel, and her unwavering support for her favorite sports teams. Carol is survived by her two sons, William (Marty)...

Oct 16, 2023

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Becher, 74, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Marion Home in Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 23rd at 1:30 PM in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Snook, officiating. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday...

Oct 15, 2023

Leo W. Minkos, 61, of Gowrie, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Gowrie. It was Leo's wish to be cremated and that no services be held. In loving memory of Leo William Minkos who was born on December 1, 1961. Married on August 6, 2005, to Angela Brandel. He was a loving husband, son, and brother. Survivors...

Oct 13, 2023

Alajos "Louis" Andrews, 83, of Fort Dodge passed away at home on Friday October 13th, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Laufersweiler Funeral Home at 1:30 pm. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum at North Lawn Cemetery. Louis was born on November 17, 1939, in...

Oct 13, 2023

Kenneth Gasser Allen Pedersen, 83, of Gowrie, IA passed away on October 13, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. There will be a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Wednesday October 18, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church Gowrie IA with Pastor Jim Davis and Lay Minister Beth Carlon officiating. Burial services will be at Gowrie Township Cemetery with military...

Oct 13, 2023

Joe Condon, 78, of Barnum passed away Friday, October 13th, 2023 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 23th, 2023 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fort Dodge. Burial will immediately follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Barnum. A visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 22...

Oct 13, 2023

James Christopher Lara, 52, of Fort Dodge passed away on Friday, October 13th, 2023 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00pm in the chapel at Laufersweiler Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 followed by a vigil starting at 7:30 pm. Private burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later...

Oct 11, 2023

Donna Mae Monson, 91, passed away Wednesday October 11, 2023, at Accura Health Care of Lake City. Private family funeral service will be held at Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie with Pastor Susan Rohden of United Methodist Church, Gowrie officiating. Burial will follow at Gowrie Township Cemetery. No visitation is planned. Donna is survived by her son, Brent (Sheri) Monson...

Oct 8, 2023

Webster City Phyllis K. Bird 76, of Webster City and formerly of Rockwell City, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at her daughters home in Clarion, Iowa. Memorial Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2023 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Rockwell City, with Fr. Lynn Bruch officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at...

Oct 7, 2023

Rockwell City Lawrence "Larry" D. Pitstick 83, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Sunny Knoll Care Centre, Rockwell City. Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2023 at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Rockwell City, with Fr. Brian Feller officiating. Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City is serving the family. Larry is survived by his children,...