Susan Kay Eikenberry Hamell, 83, of Carrollton, TX, formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away on July 2, 2026, in Plano. Susan was born on April 29, 1943, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge. She lived in the area until age ten, when her family moved to Illinois. She graduated from Crystal Lake High ...

Jack Buffington, 83, of Fort Dodge, passed away Sunday July 5, 2026, at Trinity Regional Medical Center. There are no services planned at this time. Jack is survived by his wife, Gloria, son, Scott (Jennifer) Buffington, daughter, Chris Buffington, grandchildren, Jacob (Jessica) Buffington, ...

A Funeral Service will be Friday, July 10, 2026, at 10 AM at Badger Lutheran Church. The visitation will be Friday, July 10, 2026, from 9 AM to 10 AM at Badger Lutheran Church.

Memorial graveside services will be at 11:00 AM on Sat., July 11, at Fairview Cemetery, Dows. A meal will be at 11:30 AM on Sat., July 11, at the American Legion Post 523, Dows.

Service is 10:30 a.m. July 13 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. July 12 at the church. www.martinmatticefuneralhome.com

Celebration of Life is on July 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, Fort Dodge.