Obituaries

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...

Leo Mallinger

Apr 13, 2025

Leo D. Mallinger, 91, of Clare, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arlington Place, Pocahontas, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday April 21, 2025, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Manson. Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery in Clare with Military Rites by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and VFW...

Dale Faiferlick

Apr 12, 2025

Dale R. Faiferlick, 96, of Fort Dodge, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025, at Simpson Health Center, Friendship Haven.

There will be a visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday April 15, 2025, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday April 16, 2025 at Holy Trinity Church with...

James Eich

Apr 12, 2025

James Richard "Jim" Eich, age 81, of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at Friendship Haven.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Celebration Center at Friendship Haven. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10:30 a.m., also at the Celebration Center. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving...

Rosella Davis

Apr 10, 2025

Rosella K. Davis, 82, of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday April 10, 2025, at the Marian Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on April 22, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lohrville. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Lohrville. There will be a visitation on Monday April 21,...

Charles "Bill" Messerly

Apr 9, 2025

Charles "Bill" Messerly, 87, of Fort Dodge passed away April 9, 2025 at Woodlands Senior Living Center in Clive.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at North Lawn Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the VFW Post 1856. A visitation will...

Joyce Goforth

Apr 5, 2025

Joyce Goforth, 98, of Callender, passed away at her home on the morning of Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 9th at 11:30 AM at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Callender. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday starting at 10:00 AM at the church in Callender.

Laufersweiler...

Helen Johnson

Apr 5, 2025

Helen Johnson, age 89, of Gowrie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 5, 2025 at Bickford Cottages in Fort Dodge. She lived a beautiful life and her warmth and kindness were deeply felt by all who knew her.

Helen J. Johnson was born on Feb. 12, 1936 in Rodman, Iowa to Joseph and Celestine Knoer. On Dec. 18,...

Dawn McMahon

Apr 2, 2025

Dawn Renae McMahon, 64, of Otho, passed away Wednesday April 2, 2025, at her home. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend; leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday April 7, 2025, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. There will be a visitation at 10:00 AM until the...

John Duro

Mar 31, 2025

Dr. John Duro, 83, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday March 31, 2025, at Simpson Health Center, Friendship Haven.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday April 5, 2025, at St. Marks Episcopal Church. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery with Military Rites by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and VFW Post 1856. There will...

Ronald Hepp

Mar 31, 2025

Ronald O. Hepp, 93, of Rockwell City passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Accura Healthcare of Lake City.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, April 4, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. A burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Marjorie Hepp of Rockwell City; children, Allyn (Pixie) Hepp of Rockwell City, Robert...

Margaret "Peggy" Larson

Mar 30, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" Larson, age 95, passed away on March 30, 2025 after a brief illness resulting in kidney failure. A memorial service will be held on Sunday April 27 at 2:00 pm at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, with Reverend Emily Sauer officiating. Visitation will be held at St. Olaf before the service, beginning at 12:30 pm.

Peggy is survived by...

Doug McGough

Mar 29, 2025

Douglas "Doug" McGough, 66, of Twin Lakes, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2025, at his home in Naples, Florida.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Born on July 30, 1958, Doug...