Bill James
Memorial Mass is 10 AM Thursday, Jan. 15th, at Resurrection Catholic Church, Pocahontas. Rosary is 9:45 AM until the Mass time. No visitation. www.PowersFH.net
Dean P. Erb
Dean P. Erb, 85, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. Services will be at a later date. Laufersweiler’s Palmer & Sons is serving the family.
Phillip “Sparky” Sparks
Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. www.brucesfuneralhome.com
Richard “Sam” Rathbun
Richard “Sam” L. Rathbun, 87, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be 5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A visitation will be 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
John Buren
Funeral service will be 1:00 PM on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center Street West in Britt, followed by visitation until 2:30 PM.
Pauline Ball
Pauline Ball, 87, of Fort Dodge, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2025, at the Marian Home. Services are pending with Laufersweiler Funeral Home.