All Obituaries

Sarah L. Olsen, age 87, of Fort Dodge died on November 13, 2019, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House in Fort Dodge. Her wishes were to be cremated. Private graveside services will be held at a future date at St. Olaf Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family. Sarah was born on March 20, 1932 in Vincent, Iowa to Lewis and Hattie (Wickerink) Olsen. She worked at the Credit Bureau of Fort Dodge, Inc. for twenty years, and retired after seventeen years at...

Charles “Charlie” Otto Weideman, 58, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House in Fort Dodge. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Charles was born August 19, 1961, in Des Moines, IA, the son of Harris and Dorothy (Mettler) Weideman. He attended Manson Schools. Charlie worked as a maintenance man for many years. He enjoyed family get togethers, music and watching his...

Clifford R. Rhoades, 92, of Webster City, IA, died Monday, November 11, 2019, at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Clifford Roy was born April 19, 1927, in York, NE, the son of William C. and Hulda (Olson) Rhoades. He graduated from York High in 1945, and continued his education at York College, earning his bachelor's degree in education in 1949. On August 27, 1950, he was united in...

Kenneth J. Gordon, 48, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Trinity Regional Medical Center – Unity Point. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the VFW Post 1856, 518 S. 29th Street. A time of sharing will begin at 5:00 PM, led by Rev. John Elkin. Memorials may be directed to the family. Kenneth was born November 16, 1970, in Fort Dodge, the son of Ronald E. and Carol A. (Klinger) Gordon. He...

William “Billy” J. Habhab, 47, of Dakota City, IA, and formerly of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 28, 2019, at the New Covenant Christian Church, 3318 5th Avenue South – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Michael Carmody officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at North Lawn Cemetery – Fort Dodge....

Rita Jo Nelsen, 63, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at her home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Rita was born October 4, 1956, in Colorado, the daughter of Floyd and Esther (Egli) Fenske. Following high school, she continued her education at Colorado State College. Rita worked in the Occupational Therapy Industry. She enjoyed her family. Rita is survived by her children: Evan and Amber. She was preceded in...

Gale W. McKinney, 100, of Greenfield, IA, and formerly of Creston, IA, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. A private family graveside service will be held at the Hill of Zion Cemetery in Zion, IA. Memorials may be directed to the family. Gale was born April 5, 1919, in Macksburg, Iowa, the son of Claude and Delpha (Mayne) McKinney. He attended Macksburg Methodist Church and graduated from Macksburg High School. On April 21, 1940 he was...

Ella June Davis, 97, of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the Loomis Park Shelter (N. 7th Street & Loomis Park Dr. - Fort Dodge). Inurnment at St. Olaf Cemetery in Fort Dodge will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Ella was born August 27, 1922, in Genoa, MN, the daughter of Ira and...

Richard Amond Loomis was born on May 28, 1961 and passed away on September 21, 2019. Rich was born and raised in Fort Dodge Iowa, attended Fort Dodge High School graduating in 1979. Rich had many friends that can revel you with stories. Rich attended the University of Iowa, making life-long friends, before moving to Chicago, IL. While in Chicago, Rich attended Northwestern University graduating with a degree in Finance. Rich lived in many unique places in Chicago, one with the L-train right...

Michael Eugene Blaha, 61, of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away Thursday, September 19th, 2019, at Mercy hospital in Des Moines, IA. Memorial services will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 28th, 2019, at the First Covenant Church, 201 Ave H – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Allan Redenius officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the family. Michael was born June 19th, 1958 in Fort Dodge, the son of Eugene and Marjorie...