Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Zoe Carpenter

Zoe Carpenter

Jul 18, 2018

Zoe Carpenter, 87, of Maryland passed away July 18, 2018. Graveside services will be 10:30 am Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Oakland Cemetery in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Laufersweiler-Sievers is serving the family.

Donald Quinn

Donald Quinn

Jul 18, 2018

Donald M. "Corky" Quinn, 84, a lifelong resident of Fort Dodge, passed away July 18, 2018, at the Fort Dodge Villa Care Center. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, August 3, 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A visitation will be held Thursday evening 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. Born February 23, 1934 in Fort Dodge...

Jean Maschino

Jean Maschino

Jul 16, 2018

Gene E. Maschino passed away in his home in Fort Dodge on Monday, July 16, 2018. Among those left to treasure his memory are his wife of 49 years, Sharon in Fort Dodge, children, Richard Christensen and MaryAnn of DePere, WI; Edward Maschino and Carolyn of Badger; Dawn Wesley of Fort Dodge; Deann Faiferlick and Justin of Fort Dodge;...

Gloria Milbrath

Gloria Milbrath

Jul 15, 2018

Gloria Ruth (Hoffmann) Milbrath was born August 1, 1935, in Faribault, MN, to Erwin and Martha Hoffmann. She graduated in 1953 from Rock Island Senior High School, Rock Island, IL, and attended Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN. She taught at the Winnebago Lutheran Academy, Fond du Lac, WI, before marrying Rev. Gerald L. Milbrath on August 1, 1959, at...

Beverly Mccolley

Beverly Mccolley

Jul 14, 2018

Beverly Jane Gidel (Bohbrink) McColley age 88, of Fort Dodge, IA passed away on July 14, 2018. A visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p. m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 at Sacred Heart Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Family will...

Ora V. Mullins

Ora V. Mullins

Jul 13, 2018

Carlisle Ora V. Mullins 91, formerly of Paton, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2018 at Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie, with Pastor Susan Rohden officiating. Burial of casket will be at Dawson Township Cemetery, West of Paton. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to...

Bert Bastin

Bert Bastin

Jul 10, 2018

Bert R, Bastin, 65, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 10, 2018 surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018 at First Covenant Church with Rev. Michael Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at the Gowrie Cemetery. A visitation will be Friday 4:00 to 7:00...

Harold Mervin Berg

Harold Mervin Berg

Jul 9, 2018

Rockwell City H. Mervin Berg 83, of Rockwell City and Twin Lakes, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at Stewart Memorial Hospital, Lake City. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2018 at St. Pauls Lutheran & Presbyterian Church, Rockwell City, with Pastor B.J. Ukena officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 to...

Veronica Mcgough

Veronica Mcgough

Jul 7, 2018

Veronica "Ronnie" McGough, 91, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home and then 10:30 a.m. a Mass of Christian Burial will be at Corpus Christi Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at Corpus...

Raymond 'Breezy' Wilson

Raymond 'Breezy' Wilson

Jul 6, 2018

Farnhamville Raymond E. Wilson "Breezy", 74, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at First United Church, Farnhamville with Rev. Dr. James Chestnutt officiating. Burial will be in Reading Township Cemetery, Farnhamville. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, July 10,...

Phyllis M. Jorgensen

Phyllis M. Jorgensen

Jul 4, 2018

Callender Phyllis M. Jorgensen 96, formerly of Callender, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Delmar Gardens of O Fallon in OFallon, Missouri. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2018 at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, Callender, with Pastor Greg Stano and Pastor Deb Stano officiating. Burial will be at the Callender Cemetery, with Military Flag Presentation...

Eugene Thomas Van Orsow

Eugene Thomas Van Orsow

Jul 4, 2018

Eugene "Tom" Van Orsow, 79, of Fort Dodge, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, July 9, 2018 at Corpus Christi Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. A visitation will be held at 10:00 am Monday until the time...

Arlis William Barkmeier

Arlis William Barkmeier

Jul 1, 2018

Arlis William Barkmeier, 92, of Fort Dodge went to be with the Lord; he died peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 1, 2018 surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 6th at 11:00 a.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Gary Snook and Rev. Shawn Roberts, officiating. Burial will be at...

Carl Scharf

Carl Scharf

Jul 1, 2018

Carl Donald (Don) Scharf, 97, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on February 18, 2018, at Sant of Mesa. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2018 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family. Don is survived by daughter, Linda Scharf of Mesa, Arizona, sister, June Saxton and sisters-in-law, Louise Schmoker and Joan...

Nancye Snelson

Nancye Snelson

Jun 30, 2018

Nancye C. Snelson, 71, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Fort Dodge Villa Care Center under the care of Hospice. A visitation and Celebration of Life will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. Nancye is survived by her daughters, Monica (Earl) Radke of Fort Dodge; Tracey (Robb)...

Robert Selhaver

Robert Selhaver

Jun 28, 2018

Robert (Robbie) D. Selhaver Jr., 47, of Fort Dodge passed away June 28, 2018 in Brighton, Colorado. Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2018 at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. A visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Robbie is survived by his wife, Shelly; daughters, Echo and Marjarie;...

David Johnson

David Johnson

Jun 22, 2018

David A. Johnson, 62, of Otho, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Webster County 4-H Grounds, 22770 Old Hwy 169, with a prayer service beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the 4-H Grounds. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family....

Jeanette Marie Hunt

Jeanette Marie Hunt

Jun 22, 2018

Jeanette M. Hunt, 85 of Fort Dodge passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be 10:30 Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor Al Henderson officiating. Burial will be at North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Monday, June 25...

Ervin Buske

Ervin Buske

Jun 17, 2018

Gowrie- Ervin Buske, 85 passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Pearl Valley Rehab and Nursing, Gowrie. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial will be in St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Lizard Township, Palmer, IA. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Petersen...

Denny Myers

Denny Myers

Jun 16, 2018

Dennis Wayne Myers, 60, of Fort Dodge passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Iowa Central Community College's Decker Auditorium with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the auditorium. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family. On March 21, 2013, Denny...