Fort Dodge's Trusted Funeral Home: Preserving Legacies with Respect and Compassion

Sep 6, 2022

James Taylor Love earned his angel wings and was welcomed home by our Lord on September 6, 2022.  He was born on May 2, 2022 to Jeremey and Kimberly Love and welcomed home by big sister Hailiee and twin brother Jordan.  Although his life was short James brought great joy and happiness to all those around him.  Garfield was...

Sep 5, 2022

Hermie Nelson, 89, of Augusta Kansas and formerly of Clarion, Iowa, passed away with family by his side on Monday, August 5, 2022.  Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

Hermie Gitle Nelson was born October 24, 1932 in Harris, Iowa to Hermie and Leona (Winter) Nelson.  He graduated from Harris High School in...

Aug 16, 2022

Jack Gene Ziegler, 69, of Fort Dodge passed away on August 16, 2022 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home surrounded by family.

Jack was born September 14, 1952 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Richard and Beverly (Stafford) Ziegler.  He attended Fort Dodge High School. On August 24, 2013 he married Cheryl.  Jack worked for years in...

Aug 14, 2022

Wayne D. (Jack) Wieser, 93, son of Joseph and Estella, was born at home in Wray, CO. on Dec. 14, 1928 and passed away on August 14, 2022 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House.  No services are planned.  A private family gathering will be held at a later date.  Historic Bruce Funeral Home is serving the family.

Aug 6, 2022

Lynn A. Ayala, 65, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, August 6, 2022, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  Celebration of life services will be held Saturday, August 20, at 3:00 PM. at the Winds of Fire Church in Fort Dodge.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the time of service.  Family and friends are...

Aug 5, 2022

Anita Philbrook, 60, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, August 5, 2022, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Anita was born December 2, 1961, in Webster City, IA, the daughter of Everett and Deanne (McFarland) Simpson.  She attended...

Aug 3, 2022

Steven L. Craig, 58, of Clare, IA, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at his home.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Steven was born September 3, 1963, in Iowa City, IA, the son of Betty L. (Craig) and Maurice L. Brain.  In 1982, he graduated from...

Aug 3, 2022

Debra Jean Beasley, 71, of Waterloo, IA, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Fort Dodge Villa Care.  Graveside services will be held at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Waterloo at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Debra was born July 17, 1951, in Waterloo, the daughter of Donald Mervin and Evelyn Grace (Hartman)...

Jul 30, 2022

Troy Dean Hoyer, 58, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.  Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 5, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 400 S. 13th Street, with Rev. Kendall Meyer officiating.  A gathering of family and friends will begin at 9:00 AM on...

Jul 30, 2022

Pauline A. Williams, 102, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Marian Home.  Private family services will be held at a later date with inurnment in Granville, IL.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Pauline was born January 21, 1920, in Mark, IL, the daughter of Casimir and Josephine (Adani) Ruggeri.  She...

Jul 27, 2022

Rhonda J. Coil, 60, of Jefferson, IA, died peacefully Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Rhonda was born September 17, 1961, in Jefferson.  She attended Jefferson-Scranton High School.  On July 6, 1984, she was united in...

Jul 19, 2022

Kay Florence Pingel, 80, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South.  Graveside services will follow at North Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Jena Finch-Manchester of Trinity United...

Jul 6, 2022

Tommy “Tom” D. Redman, 64, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.  A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Rides Banquet Center, 723 S. 31st Street.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Tommy was...

Jul 6, 2022

Sheryl Sue Larsen, 77, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home with Rev. John Elkin officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Interment will take place...

Jul 3, 2022

Geline K. Wieser, 83, daughter of Rollo and Cora Stearns, was born in Rutland, IA on March 11, 1939 and passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House. No services will be held. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Geline is survived by her husband, Wayne...

Jun 26, 2022

Jay D. Cranston, 60, of Storm Lake, IA, joined his wife in Heaven on Sunday, June 26, 2022, from the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Jay was born January 8, 1962, in Belmond, IA, the son of...

Jun 25, 2022

Letha Mae Smith, age 87, of Dakota City, IA, passed away on June 25, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. A celebration of life memorial and reception will be at 10:00 am on Friday, July 1, 2022, at River Valley Orchards and Winery located at 1645 220th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548.

Letha Mae Smith was born...

Jun 13, 2022

Rhonda Ann Willison, 50, of Humboldt, IA, died Monday, June 13, 2022, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Rev. John Elkin officiating.  A celebration of life gathering of family and friends will be...

Jun 7, 2022

April May (Martin) Hoerchler, 69, of Otho, Iowa died Tuesday June 7, 2022 after a lengthy illness at her home in Otho with her husband Paul by her side.

April was born April 25, 1953 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Carl Martin and Pearl (Scott) Martin of Otho, Iowa. She graduated from Fort Dodge High...

Jun 2, 2022

Leila “Lee” A. Nichols, 83, of Webster City, IA, died Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge, with Rev. John Elkin officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...