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Obituaries

Pamela Roby

Pamela Stephanie Roby, 78, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her home on April 7, 2026, surrounded by her faith and the love of her family and her husband, William Roby. No services are planned at this time. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family. Born December 11, ...

Douglas Holtorf

Douglas R. Holtorf, 78, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 to 4:00 pm Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Lohrville EMS building. Laufersweiler's Palmer-Swank Funeral Home, Rockwell City is serving the family.

Quentin Riedesel

Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Lake City, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:30 until the service starts. Burial in Lanesboro Cemetery. PowersFH.net

Robert “Bob” Wood

Robert "Bob" Wood, a beloved husband, inspiring teacher, and cherished member of the Fort Dodge community, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Born on October 6, 1956, in Orange, California, Bob’s life was a testament to resilience, passion, and the power of a joyful ...

Nick Capesius

Mass Thurs., April 9, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joe. Visit Wed. from 4:00-6:30 PM at the church in St. Joe. www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Presler

Kenneth D. Presler, 95, of Thor, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Friendship Haven, Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Ullensvang Lutheran Church, Thor. A visitation will be one hour prior at the church. Burial will be at East Ullensvang Lutheran ...