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Twila Buffington

On July 8th, 2024, Twila J. Buffington passed away from Parkinson’s and Dementia in Burlington, North Carolina. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. There will be a visitation from 9:00 AM until the time of service at ...

Dennis Polka

Dennis J. Polka (aka Jammin’ Bear, Papa Polka, Uncle Denny & Dad) passed away on June 26, 2024 at the age of 69.   Dennis was born on February 17, 1955 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to John W. and Donna M. (Eastwood) Polka. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Elisa and Brandon, and his sister Marilyn.   He is remembered for his immensely generous spirit, easy laugh and warm, almost constantly-mustached smile.  Whether from the wood shop, the kitchen or the garage, his skills and willingness to share them, were practically limitless. If you knew Dennis, it’s unlikely that ...

Amyrra Lumsden

Amyrra M. Lumsden, 16, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Mercy One in Des Moines. A service honoring Amyrra’s life will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, at First Covenant Church with Pastor Allan Redenius officiating. The visitation is from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. ...

Janis Raveling

Janis “Jan” J. Raveling, 81, of Sioux Rapids, IA, died July 11, 2024, at her home. Services be held at a later date. www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Margaret Anderson

Margaret Ann Anderson, 82, passed away on July 8, 2024. Please visit www.gundersonfuneralhome.com to read her complete obituary or to leave an online condolence.

Blake Lawrence

Services for Blake Lawrence, 56, will be 3 pm Saturday, July 20th at Gunderson’s. Gathering of family & friends 1-3 pm on Saturday July 20th at Gunderson’s. www.gundersonfuneralhome.com