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

Apr 15, 2022

Betsie M. Stewart, 60, of Fort Dodge, IA passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Betsie was born June 14, 1961, in Florida, the daughter of Ray and Barbara (Friche) Grimes.  She grew up in California and...

Apr 10, 2022

Jerry Lee Mabe of Center Point, Iowa and formerly of Fort Dodge, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Methodist West Hospital on April 10, 2022, in West Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 70.  A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM followed by a Funeral Discourse at 4:00 PM...

Apr 6, 2022

Gary D. Clark, 75, of  Fort Dodge, IA died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge, with Rev. John Elkin officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday,...

Apr 1, 2022

Lillian Alice (Titman) Sturtz, 103, of Fort Dodge, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab Center.  Private family services will be held at a later date with inurnment at Lawn Cemetery in Boxholm, IA.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Lillian was born in Hamilton, Nebraska on February 20, 1919, a...

Mar 21, 2022

Gary Wayne Andrews Sr., 72, of Fort Dodge, IA died March 21, 2022, at Fort Dodge Health & Rehab.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Memorials should be directed to the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Gary was born June 27, 1949, in Evanston, Iowa, the son of William and Loretta (Grossnickle) Andrews.  He...

Mar 17, 2022

Richard W. Sample, 69, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Fort Dodge Villa Care.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Richard was born January 1, 1953, in Des Moines , IA, the son of Harold and Elizabeth June (Casey) Sample.  He attended...

Mar 6, 2022

Mary W. Berckhan, 85, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, March 14, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, 1111 5th Avenue North, with Rev. Sara Hill officiating. Services will be live streamed via the First Presbyterian Church and...

Mar 3, 2022

Brenda Lee Krimmel, 46, of Fort Dodge, died Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  No Services are scheduled. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Brenda was born September 22, 1975, in Webster City, IA, the daughter of Theodore and Edna (Green) Wertz.  Brenda was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time...

Feb 24, 2022

Robert N. Knutson, 58, of Fort Dodge, died Thursday, February 24, 2022.  A celebration of life gathering will be held from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the VFW Post 1856, 518 S. 29th Street – Fort Dodge.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Robert was born July 6, 1963, in...

Feb 19, 2022

Velma A. Ramus, 101, of Fort Dodge, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.   Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 400 S. 13th Street, with Pastor Jonathan Jahnke officiating.  Services will be live streamed via the St. Paul Lutheran Church Facebook page.  ...

Feb 18, 2022

Steven M. Fortney, 68, of Fort Dodge, died Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, after a long fight with health issues.  He is now at peace in Heaven with God and all his family as well as Melanie's family.  Private family services will be held at a later date.   Memorials may be directed to...

Feb 15, 2022

Michael Elmer Keck, 47, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away of natural causes on February 15, 2022, at his home.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 13, 2022, at North Lawn Cemetery, 2201 N. 15th Street - Fort Dodge, with Kelly Moore officiating.  In lieu of flowers or memorials...

Feb 14, 2022

Glenn L. Osborne Sr., 87, of Lehigh, IA and formerly of Otho, IA, died Monday, February 14, 2022, at the Marian Home in Fort Dodge.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge, with Rev. John Elkin officiating. Visitation will be...

Feb 11, 2022

Merlin Louis Fort, 92, of Dakota City, IA passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Humboldt Care Center South in Humboldt, IA.  Per his wishes his body will be cremated.  Inurnment with full military honors will be held at the Indian Mound Cemetery in Humboldt at a later date.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of...

Jan 31, 2022

Roger E. Johnson Sr., 86, of Eagle Grove, IA died Monday, January 31, 2022, at his home. Graveside services will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove. A celebration of life gathering will follow from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Eagle Grove Memorial Hall, 200 S. Park Avenue....

Jan 24, 2022

Carol S. Dillingham, 73, of Ankeny, IA, died Monday, January 24, 2022, at Accura HealthCare of Newton – West in Newton, IA after a prolonged battle with Alzheimers. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Phil Webb of...

Jan 23, 2022

Donald Dean Cummins, 71, of Fort Dodge, IA died Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge. A time of sharing will begin at 3:30 PM followed by Military...

Jan 14, 2022

Pauline R. Fulton, 60, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Deercreek Apartments. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Pauline was born September 21, 1961, in Placerville, CA, the daughter of Richmond and Lyla (Kline) Havniear. She attended Ione High School in Ione,...

Jan 8, 2022

Sharon Kay (Von Hagen) Clark, 78, of Graettinger, IA, went to Heaven Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, IA. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Harvest Baptist Church, 614 2nd Avenue South – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Marvin Smith III officiating. Services...

Jan 7, 2022

Joyce E. Dial, 64, of Fort Dodge, died Friday, January 7, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Joyce was born July 1, 1957, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Georgia (Cook) and Fred Jones Sr. She...