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Sherry Ludwig

Sherry Theresa Ludwig (Charbonneau), 75, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at Marian Home Village in Fort Dodge. A prayer service will be at 4:00 pm Thursday, September 24, 2026 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Rides Bar & Grill at 723 South 31st Street, Fort Dodge, IA.

Ross “Corky” Read

Ross “Corky” Read, 82, of Otho passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Marian Home while under hospice care. Visitation will be held from 4:30 – 6:00 PM with a service at 6:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Ross Lee Read, ...

Ina Breeden

Ina K. Breeden, 87, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at her home. Private family services will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Laufersweiler Palmer & Sons Funeral Home in Gowrie. Pastor Dale Harlow will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Gowrie Township Cemetery.

Kim Clabaugh

Visitation at Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 10:15-11:15 AM, graveside service at 11:30 AM at Graceland Cemetery.

Jerry Dahlke

Jerry Dahlke, 72, died August 5 in Phoenix from the lifelong effects of a case of childhood pneumonia. Despite his condition most of his life was fairly normal, graduating from Manson High School in 1972 and the University of Iowa in 1976, going on to pursue careers in teaching, restaurant ...

Dona Richman

Dona J. Richman, 87, of Fort Dodge, passed away, Tuesday September 16, 2026, at Trinity Regional Medical Center. There will be a private family burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Barnum. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.