It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marcia Eileen Cox Ahlrichs, 82, of Rockwell City. She was called home by God after complications from a stroke on July 7, 2026 with her daughter, Jodi, godson, Mark Mogensen and a former student from Manson at her side. She was born ...

David J. Miklo, 65, of Fort Dodge passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames. A memorial service will be 10:30 AM Thursday, July 16, 2026 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at ...

Eric Espinoza, 55, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday July 6, 2026, at Van Diest Medical Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.

Funeral Mass 10:30am Saturday July 11 St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt. Visitation 5-7pm Friday July 10, Rosary and Scriptural Wake at 4pm at the church.

Janice Strong, 73, of Fort Dodge, passed away Wednesday July 8, 2026, at her home. Services are pending with Laufersweiler Funeral Home.

Andy Birkland, 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Watermark Assisted Living in Austin, Tx. Arrangements for Celebration of Life and interment are currently pending.