Obituaries

Mary Gunderson

Jan 18, 2025

Mary "Linda" Gunderson was born in Algona, IA on December 28, 1948. She passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was 76 years old.

Linda is survived by her children, Christopher (Jill) Gunderson of Jewell, and Joshua (Stephanie) Gunderson of Fort Dodge; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Robin King of Moorland, Betsy King of Algona, Alan (Angie) Jessen of...

Mary Sexton

Jan 17, 2025

Mary M. Sexton, 98, of Rockwell City passed away Friday, January 17, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Saturday, January 25, 2025 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rockwell City. Burial will be held at a later date. A visitation will begin at 9:30 am Saturday at the church.

Mary is survived by her children,...

Raymond Moeller

Jan 16, 2025

Raymond F. Moeller, 80, formerly of Rockwell City passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church east of Rockwell City. Burial will follow in Cedar Township Cemetery, Rinard. A visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the service...

Michael McMatt

Jan 12, 2025

Michael McNatt, 71, of Fort Dodge passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his home.

Michael requested not to have a service so his wishes are being honored.

He is survived by his daughter, Amber Rose McNatt of Mason City; granddaughters, Angel Rose and Aurora Jo McNatt; and siblings, Diana and Denny.

He was preceded in...

Brian Zuspann

Jan 12, 2025

Brian Allen Zuspann, 63, of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 12, 2025

A visitation will be on Friday, January 17th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM at funeral home.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years Mary Frances, daughter Beth Zuspann, son Loren (Jacqueline)...

Kadeisha Foy

Jan 8, 2025

Kadeisha Foy, 30,of Fort Dodge passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Kadeisha is survived by her children, Kylon Mosley and David Vanhorn, Jr.; father, Otis Foy and mother, Vaneesha Mosley; siblings, Otis Foy Jr., Jamal Foy, and Natesha Foy; grandmothers, Emma Foy...

Bradley Kintigh

Jan 8, 2025

Bradley Gene Kintigh, a longtime resident of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, passed suddenly January 8, 2025. Brad was born August 25, 1955, in Cherokee, Iowa. Brad freely shared his many talents. He was an amazing singer and guitar player and was proud to tell stories of how he and his high school peers started Young Singers. The group traveled the state...

Patricia Powers

Jan 6, 2025

 Patricia Ann Powers, 92, of Duncombe, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Marian Home, Fort Dodge.

 Patricia ("Pat" or "Patsy") Colwell was born on September 25, 1932, in Ledyard, Iowa to Floyd and Mary Catherine (McCarville) Colwell. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Thomas and Josephine McCarville after the death of her mother just twelve days after her...

Don Larson

Jan 5, 2025

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Don A. Larson, 70, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Laufersweiler's Palmer & Sons Funeral Home, Gowrie, with Pastor Kay Christie officiating. A visitation will be noon Thursday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial...

Steve Gibson

Jan 4, 2025

Steve A. Gibson, 73, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday January 10th in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. The family requests that...

Audrey Subbert

Dec 27, 2024

Farnhamville- Audrey M. Subbert, 103, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, Fort Dodge.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Farnhamville with Pastor Aaron Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be in Highland Township Cemetery, Churdan. A visitation will be at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, December 31, 2024,...

Richard Beisch

Dec 26, 2024

Richard J. Beisch, 95, formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Bickford Assisted Living of West Des Moines.

Graveside services will be at a later date. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.

Richard was born September 20, 1929 in Burt, Iowa to Edward and Susan (Peffer) Beisch. After graduation from Algona High School,...

Larry Erritt

Dec 25, 2024

Somers - Larry Rae Erritt, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.



Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 3rd in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler Palmer Swank Funeral Home in Rockwell City. Burial will follow at Greenfield Township Cemetery, Knierim with Military Rites conducted by the American Legion Post 510 of Farnhamville....

Larry Ocenasek

Dec 24, 2024

Larry M. Ocenasek, 73, of Fort Dodge passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday December 30, 2024 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery....

Tracy Haatvedt

Dec 23, 2024

Tracy A. Haatvedt, 80, of Fort Dodge, passed away on December 23, 2024 at Journey's in Friendship Haven.

Private graveside services will be at the Callender Cemetery. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family with military rites presented by the VFW Post 1856 and U.S. Army Honor Guard.

Survivors include his wife Marilyn Haatvedt of Fort Dodge, stepson David...

Margaret Mallinger

Dec 23, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Mallinger, 96, formerly of Fort Dodge passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be one hour prior at the church. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family....

Kenneth Stopczynski

Dec 23, 2024

Kenneth M. Stopczynski, 68, of Fort Dodge and formerly of Iron Mountain, Michigan passed away Sunday December 22, 2024 at UnityPoint Trinity Regional Medical Center. Services are pending with Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Scott Leff

Dec 22, 2024

Scott W. Leff, 66, of Eagle Grove and formerly of Tigard, Oregon passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.

Scott is survived by his wife Heidi, sons Marc (Melissa) Leff of...

Frank Vit

Dec 22, 2024

Frank G. Vit, 80, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Marian Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, December 30th at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian burial. Military Rites will follow the services at the church by the V.F.W. Post 1856 and the U.S....

Sharon Maschino

Dec 19, 2024

Sharon Maschino, 83, of Fort Dodge passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Saint Olaf Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

She is...