Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Fort Dodge, Rockwell City, and Gowrie, IA and surrounding areas

Daniel Winkler

Daniel Winkler

Dec 23, 2020

Daniel "Boone" Eugene Winkler was born April 24, 1970 at Fort Wainwright Military Base, Fairbanks, Alaska to Ara and Judith Winkler. As an Army brat, the family then moved to San Antonio where his father retired from the Army. He then moved to Roswell, New Mexico where he finished grade school and graduated high school in 1989. Working various...

Nancy Crandall

Nancy Crandall

Dec 21, 2020

Nancy Crandall, 78, of Fort Dodge, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, on her birthday. Married to Bob Crandall. Family includes son Blake Crandall, wife Mary, grandchildren Seath, Nick and Shane. Great-grand children Charlotte, Margot and Riley James. No services will be held.

Glenda Harms

Glenda Harms

Dec 21, 2020

Glenda R. Harms, 57, of Fort Dodge passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Trinity Regional Medical Center after a relentless and unforgiving battle with Covid-19. She was surrounded by her loving family. The Funeral Ceremony and Celebration of Life will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. A visitation will...

Joan 'Jo' Jessen

Joan 'Jo' Jessen

Dec 21, 2020

Rockwell City Joan "Jo" Jessen 90, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Accura HealthCare of Pomeroy. Her wishes were to be cremated. Private Family Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2021 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Battle Creek, Iowa, with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City is serving the family....

Darwin Black

Darwin Black

Dec 20, 2020

Lohrville - Darwin Black 91, was born April 21, 1929 to Florence and Laurence Black and died December 20, 2020 in Laguna Beach, California. Darwin was a landscaper, which he enjoyed very much, until his retirement. Darwin grew up in Lohrville, Iowa and revisited Iowa in the summer months for many years. Darwin enjoyed biking, hiking, traveling and visiting...

Callie Mae Cox

Callie Mae Cox

Dec 18, 2020

Callie M. Cox, 86, of Fort Dodge departed this life on Friday, December 18, 2020 peacefully surrounded by her family at home. Funeral services will be TODAY, TUESDAY, December 22nd at 1:00pm at the Laufersweiler - Sievers Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service. Callie...

Susan Johnston

Susan Johnston

Dec 18, 2020

Susan C. Johnston, 66, of Fort Dodge passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

James Joseph Kapustka

James Joseph Kapustka

Dec 18, 2020

James J. Kapustka, 76, of Fort Dodge passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Funeral services will be on Monday, December 21st at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. Visitation and time of prayer will...

Joshua Harp

Joshua Harp

Dec 15, 2020

Joshua Dale Harp, 36, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2020. Funeral services will be Monday December 21st at 2:00 PM Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Visitation and time of prayer Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Survivors include his parents Howard and Patricia Harp of Fort Dodge, brothers Jayson (Angie) Harp of Fort...

Fred Michalski

Fred Michalski

Dec 15, 2020

Fred V. Michalski, 90, of Fort Dodge passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Manson. Funeral services will be Saturday December 19th at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home Visitation and time of prayer will be on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Fred is survived...

Richard Kevin Haack

Richard Kevin Haack

Dec 13, 2020

Richard "Kevin" Haack, 59, of Fort Dodge passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. He is survived by his...

Helen E Gerdes

Helen E Gerdes

Dec 12, 2020

Helen Elizabeth Gerdes, 93, of Friendship Haven, Fort Dodge, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Visitation and time of prayer will be held Thursday, December 17th at 1:00 p.m. at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Lizard Creek Township Cemetery near Clare. Helen...

Rodney Huffman

Rodney Huffman

Dec 9, 2020

Rodney Lee Huffman, 61, of Fort Dodge, passed away on December 9, 2020 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of life will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 15th in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. Visitation and time of prayer Tuesday from 11:00 to 1:00 PM funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 41...

Velma Katherine Binkley

Velma Katherine Binkley

Dec 9, 2020

Velma Katherine Binkley, 84, of Fort Dodge, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be Sunday December 13th at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cedar Township Cemetery, Rinard. Visitation and time of prayer will be on Sunday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at...

Ronald Dewey

Ronald Dewey

Dec 8, 2020

Ronald Dewey, age 85, of Spirit Lake and formerly of Fort Dodge passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Lakes Regional Healthcare. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Dodge. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family. Ronald is survived by his children, Jenny (Dan) Croft of Milford and Rebecca...

Dona J. Miller

Dona J. Miller

Dec 8, 2020

Rockwell City Dona J. Miller 97, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Sunny Knoll Care Centre, Rockwell City. Private Family Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at St. Pauls Lutheran & Presbyterian Church, Rockwell City, with Pastor Kelley Pedersen and Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial of casket will be at Rosehill Cemetery. A Come &...

Harlan 'Lanny' Fouts

Harlan 'Lanny' Fouts

Dec 8, 2020

Rockwell City Harlan "Lanny" K. Fouts 83, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home. A Come & Go Viewing will be 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at the Palmer & Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City. Masks are required and only 15 people can be in attendance in the funeral home at one...

Mary Frances Gemmel

Mary Frances Gemmel

Dec 8, 2020

Mary F. Gemmel, 74, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Tuesday, December 8th at Friendship Haven. A Celebration of life will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, December 14th in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. Visitation and time of prayer Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Survivors include her 3 grandchildren Sauscha...

Marnette E. Cross

Marnette E. Cross

Dec 6, 2020

Marnette E. Cross, 82, of Fort Dodge died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Simpson Health Center, Friendship Haven. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Lidderdale Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior at the church. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family....

I Sun "Sunny" Sievert

I Sun "Sunny" Sievert

Dec 6, 2020

I-Sun "Sunny" Seivert, 72 of Fort Dodge passed away Sunday, December 6th 2020 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 9th 2020 at Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Brian Feller officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in Corpus Christi Cemetery. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service...