In loving memory of

Mark Dolan
January 6, 1963 - January 17, 2022

Mark D. Dolan, 59, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Trinity Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Mark's Life will be on Saturday, January 22, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, with a Prayer Service at 5:00 PM, all taking place at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife Pam of Fort Dodge, sons Nathan Dolan of Fort Dodge, Seth Dolan of Gowrie, Ryan Dolan of Iowa City, mother and father Sharon and Mike Dolan of Fort Dodge, brothers Mike (Brenda) Dolan of Milford, Matt (Stephanie) Dolan of West Des Moines, Mason (Theresa Caon) of Des Moines.
Mark David Dolan was born January 6, 1963, in Fort Dodge. He attended school here and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1981. In August 1981, Mark enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Mark completed Basic and Technical Training at Lackland Air Force Base, then was stationed at NORAD in Colorado Springs, serving as Security Police of the Elite Unit Space Command. Mark was honorably discharged in 1985, then served in the Air National Guard until August of 1987.
On July 7, 1989, Mark was united in marriage to Pam Craig and established their home in Fort Dodge. In 1988, Mark began work at Silgan, initially as a packer, then finishing his 30-year career as Quality Analyst. For many years, he looked forward to the annual fall family fishing trip in Okoboji. He was an incredibly talented artist, avid pheasant hunter, fisherman, cook, and loved the Iowa Hawkeyes. More than anything, Mark loved his family and their time spent together.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Tributes

Troy Hendrickson wrote on May 21, 2022:

"I went to to school with mark, always one of the good guys, saddened to learn of his passing."

Doug Knox wrote on Apr 15, 2022:

"I just learned about Mark today, I?m so stunned. Mark and I joined the Air Force together. We went through boot camp together, and Mark marched behind me in our formation. Afterwards, we were both stationed in Colorado, and drove out there in my car. We hadn?t spoken in years, but I?ve thought of him often. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. We are all diminished? Doug Knox"

Brenda Spencer wrote on Jan 27, 2022:

"Mike and Sharon so sorry for your loss mark was a great guy."

Julie Andresen wrote on Jan 24, 2022:

"So sorry for your loss of Mark. We are certainly sending our prayers and thoughts to you all! Keep your memories close to your hearts for comfort. Sending hugs....Julie and Stuart Andresen "

Judy A Egli wrote on Jan 24, 2022:

"Our sincere sympathy to Pam & kids, Mike and Sharon and family. Cherish the good memories and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your Friends, Ken & Judy Egli"

bernita klamm wrote on Jan 23, 2022:

"Dear Sharon and family, So shocked to see this, praying for you all. The love of God is the only thing I can offer as a soft shoulder to bear this on. May the Lord extend his loving embrace to reach across the abyss of pain and envelope you in His abiding love. on behalf of Shirley Bohn, bernita klamm"

Freda Mailander wrote on Jan 22, 2022:

"The Mailander Family - please accept our condolences for your loss. Praying for your family as you navigate through these days. Love- Freda "

Allen and Terri Batschelet wrote on Jan 21, 2022:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Dolan family at this difficult time. Terri and Allen offer our deepest sympathies. "

Kyle Hoover wrote on Jan 20, 2022:

"My deepest sympathy. Mark and I were very close childhood friends and his Family treated me as their own. Words cannot express the love I have for the Dolan Family, they are all a part of who I am today. God Bless you all. Kyle Hoover"

Shelly Porter wrote on Jan 20, 2022:

"Pam & Family .. my deepest condolences!! You both created such a tight loving family you should be so proud God bless you with many memories"

Nate Jacobs wrote on Jan 19, 2022:

"Love you brother. Miss you"

Tony Collins wrote on Jan 19, 2022:

"Heartbreaking to read this obituary. ? Lots of memories just flooded back. I offer my deepest condolences to Mark's family, Big Mike and Sharon, and brother Mike. Tony Collins Dallas Center, Ia. "

Lynn Underberg wrote on Jan 19, 2022:

"Pam, Jerry and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. The couple of times I saw Mark he was always friendly and smiling. Our hearts go out to you. Lynn & Jerry Underberg "

Pam Norberg wrote on Jan 19, 2022:

"Pam and Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you. I think back years ago, and remember how Mark loved the song The Dance. Here is to you Mark... And now I'm glad I didn't know The way it all would end, the way it all would go Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain But I'd have had to miss the dance"

Shawn Law wrote on Jan 18, 2022:

"So very sorry for your loss.Mark was such a great guy.Prayers for the family"