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Vivian Gurnett

Vivian Gurnett, 77, of Clare, died at her home on August 17, 2024. Private services to be held. Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Vivian was born November 6, 1946, in Manson, Iowa. She retired as a CMA at NCARF Fort Dodge, prior to that she worked for Harvest Acres and Sunny View Care Center in Rockwell City. Vivian married Thomas Gurnett on April 16, 1990. She loved all wildlife, loved her cats and especially enjoyed watching birds, squirrels and butterflies. Survivors include her husband Thomas, her children Scott (Karla) Fischer of Rockwell City, ...

John Sjoblom

John V. Sjoblom, 90, of Fort Dodge, died Sunday, August 18, 2024. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. www.brucesfuneralhome.com

George Hinman

George S. Hinman, 95, of Belmond, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at his home in Belmond. www.ewingfh.com

Laurie Olson

Laurie Beth Johanson Olson was born March 16, 1948, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the second child of Maurice and Inez Fevold Johanson. Although she wore many hats in life—teacher, entrepreneur, coach, volunteer, friend—Laurie’s most cherished role was that of mother, grandmother and wife. ...

Lawrence McGuire

Lawrence “Larry” Patrick McGuire, 75, of rural Fairmont, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday August 16, 2024. A visitation will be held from 1:00 - 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Services to follow, also at ...

Everett (Bud) Pierce

Everett (Bud) Pierce passed away at home in Crosslake, MN on July 31, 2024 after several years of health struggles - he was 83-years-old. He left behind his wife of 60 years, Jan (Larson); daughter Amanda (Rick Bensman); son Matt (Tina Schilawski Pierce); son Doug; daughter Jane (Adam Johnson); and grandchildren Graham, Owen, Wren, and Lake. Bud was born in Fort Dodge, IA to Everett and Gertrude Pierce and is survived by his siblings Andy (Barb); Jon (Janet); Roy (Diane); Sue Sudbrock (Bill); and Julie Reeks (Bob), as well as all of their children. Bud’s children grew up hearing ...