Obituaries

James Schumacher

May 22, 2025

James F. (Jim) Schumacher, 57, of Shelton, CT, formerly of Hampton and Ackley, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 after a brief illness.

Jim was born on March 3, 1968, to Robert and Phyllis (Smith) Schumacher at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa-the 13th of 15 children, and the last of seven boys. This placement in the family...

Deborah Harvey

May 22, 2025

Deborah Kay Harvey, 68, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Thursday May 22, 2025 at Trinity Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 28th at 11:00 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Deb is survived by her husband of 50 years James "Jim"...

Joel West

May 21, 2025

Joel Snyder West of Lohrville, passed away at his home on May 21, 2025 of pancreatic cancer.

Joel was born on August 7, 1947, to Glen E. West and Mary (Snyder) West of Knoxville, Iowa, where Joel was raised and attended school. Joel served in the United States Army from 1966-1968. One year being served in Vietnam. On May...

Craig Davis

May 20, 2025

Craig M. Davis, 62, of Manson passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Craig Martin Davis was born March 7, 1963 in Fort Dodge and attended area schools. After school, he worked for John Morrell in Sioux City and Simonsen Iron Works as a welder. He then started his own taxi business in Spencer called "No...

Jill Zabel

May 19, 2025

Jill Zabel, 81, of Duncombe passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Webster City.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Colfax Cemetery, Vincent. A visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jill is...

Elaine Georg

May 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elaine R. Georg, who departed this world on May 19, 2025, at the age of 79. Elaine was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and educator—a pillar of her community known for her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering generosity.

Born on August 28, 1945, Elaine grew up on her family's farm...

Aseelah Humphrey

May 12, 2025

Aseelah Al-Hameed (Humphrey), 58, of Fort Dodge passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 12, 2025 at her home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 24, 2025 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Aseelah leaves behind her...

Colleen Petersen

May 12, 2025

Colleen K. Petersen, 65, of Humboldt passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Church of Christ in Rockwell City. A private family burial will be held in Evergreen Cemetery, Lohrville.

Colleen is survived by her children, Jessica Kunz of Oklahoma City, Joe...

Joseph Cunningham

May 11, 2025

Joseph Thomas Cunningham Jr., 80, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 15th in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Survivors include his wife Cheryl "Sue" Cunningham, stepdaughters Christine (Rusty)...

Wyatt Willhoite-Pepples

May 9, 2025

Wyatt Lee Willhoite-Pepples passed away unexpectedly on May 9th, 2025.

There will be a visitation hosted at Laufersweiler Funeral Home from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 16th. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Trinity Church at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 17th. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Clare.

Wyatt...

Dave Crimmins

May 6, 2025

With deep love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of David "Dave" Crimmins, who left us peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on the morning of May 6th, 2025. Known to many simply as "Grandpa Dave," he touched countless lives with his boundless kindness, quick wit, and unmistakable gift for turning strangers into lifelong friends.

At the...

Wilma Proctor

May 5, 2025

Gowrie - Wilma W. Proctor, 83, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Laufersweiler Palmer & Sons Funeral Home in Gowrie with Pastor Susan Rohden officiating. Burial will follow at Gowrie Township Cemetery. There will be a visitation on...

Philip Ecklund

May 2, 2025

Philip Gordon Ecklund 1942-2025

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15

A loving, hard-working, family man and faithful to God, Philip Ecklund (82) passed from this earthly home to Heaven on May 2, 2025, with family members by his side.

Monday May 26, 2025, visitation and lunch will be held from 12:00...

Clint Van Kley

Apr 30, 2025

Clinton Arie Van Kley was born on March 5, 1947, to Arie and Jeanne (Lighter) Van Kley in Sibley, Iowa. He passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the age of 78.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, May 5, 2025, at First United Church in Farnhamville with Pastor Dave...

Scharlean Clark

Apr 30, 2025

Scharlean Clark, 76, of Fort Dodge passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at her home.

A private family viewing will be held. No services are planned at this time.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her son, two sisters and her parents.

She was a mother of five children and a grandmother to over 30...

Dennis Goodwin

Apr 28, 2025

Dennis Goodwin, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a sudden and aggressive battle with acute myeloid leukemia. In true Dennis fashion, he met his final days with grit, candor, and a deep love for those closest to him.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday May 2, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie, with...

Ross Hartwig

Apr 20, 2025

Ross R. Hartwig, 95, of Rockwell City passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church east of Rockwell City. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery. A visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the start of the service at the church.

Ross is survived...

Bonita Russell

Apr 19, 2025

Bonita Lea (Bonnie) Russell, age 89, of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025 at Friendship Haven surrounded by her family, who loved her dearly.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Monday, April 28, 2025 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A private...

Eleanor Anderson

Apr 18, 2025

Eleanor Fay Anderson February 3, 1930 - April 18, 2025

Eleanor was born and raised in Gowrie, the beloved daughter of Beulah and Rudolf Pohl and sister to Maxine and Kenneth. A standout student at Gowrie High School, she graduated as valedictorian in 1947. Eleanor was also voted Miss Gowrie High, played the violin, and earned All-County honors in basketball,...

Beverly Mallinger

Apr 14, 2025

Beverly J. Mallinger, 88, of Fort Dodge passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Marian Home.

Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Lost Grove Township Cemetery, Harcourt. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Beverly Joan Foster was born...