Shirley Lavonne Mortensen Obituary
The passing of Shirley Lavonne Mortensen of Fort Dodge, Iowa occurred on September 25, 2026. Shirley, born on August 4, 1936, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Lavonne Mortensen or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Flockhart and Ruby Flockhart (Carpenter); her former husband John Williams; her granddaughter Tricia Marie Williams; and her sisters, Rosalie Becker and Ellen Blaskey.
She is survived by: her husband Charles Mortenson; her children, Kathy McCann (Tom) of Ankeny, Coralee "Corky" Williams of Fort Dodge, Rick Williams (Sandy) of Johnston, Mary Conklin (Clark) of Stratford and Johnny Williams (Marti); and her grandchildren, Dani, Tony, Jennie, Rick, Shawnda, Dana, Luke, Heather, Shelly, Mitch, John and Jessica. She is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren, and six great-great- grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Laufersweiler Funeral Home (307 S 12th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Memorial Park Cemetery (3242 5th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501).
