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

Oct 1, 2021

Christopher M. Forsberg, 30, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, October 1, 2021, Accura Health Care of Pomeroy. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Jolley Community Building in Jolley, IA.  Inurnment will take place at Union Cemetery in Pomeroy, IA at a later date. Memorials...

Sep 29, 2021

James Alban Kimpell, 57, formerly of Fort Dodge and Callender, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Des Moines, where friends gathered for days by his hospice bed to comfort him and share memories.

The son of Larry and Marge Klaus Kimpell, Jim was born Jan. 18, 1964, one of eight children. A graduate of Fort Dodge Senior High, he enlisted...

Sep 21, 2021

Shirley J. Echelberger, 78, of Otho, IA, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Unity Point - Trinity Regional Medical Center. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge. Inurnment will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery...

Sep 18, 2021

Monica J. Pringle, 72, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Friendship Haven. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Lighthouse Ministries, 1333 4th Avenue North, with Rev. John Elkin officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the church service. Interment will take place at Holaday Creek Cemetery....

Sep 14, 2021

Melvin L. Young Jr., 58, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Melvin was born November 6, 1962, in Fort Dodge, the son of Bonnie L. (Rank) and Melvin L. Young Sr....

Sep 8, 2021

Robert “Rob” D. Andrews, 70, of Stratford, IA, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Robert was born August 16, 1951, in Watsonville, CA, the son of Prentis and Geneva (Herzog) Andrews. He graduated from Watsonville High...

Sep 7, 2021

Tonette “Toni” Nadine Wolfe, 24, of Mason City, IA, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her home. Private family service will be held at a later date with inurnment at the Lanesboro Cemetery in Lanesboro, IA. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Tonette was born on...

Sep 2, 2021

Ronald “Ron” M. Koppen, 82, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Grace Lutheran Church, 211 S. 9th Street, with Pastor Dan Kahl officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to...

Aug 27, 2021

Brian “Homer” Dean Holmgaard, 61, of Otho, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he held close to him on Friday, August 27, 2021, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge. Memorial...

Aug 26, 2021

Dale Lee Coleman, 63, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, August 26, 2021, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Dale was born October 2, 1957, in Jefferson, IA, the son of Ross and Betty (Davis) Coleman. He grew up and attended school in Grand Junction, IA....

Aug 24, 2021

Gerald E. Straight, 34, of Fort Dodge and Des Moines, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in Johnston. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. 

Gerald was born May 14, 1987, in Fort Dodge, the son of Ricky L. and Lisa E. (Marnach) Straight. He attended Fort Dodge Senior High before entering boot...

Aug 20, 2021

Michael L. Lau, 66, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, August 20, 2021, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor John Jahnke of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Post 1856 and the U.S....

Aug 13, 2021

Deborah L. Billings, 67, of Pocahontas, IA, died Friday, August 13, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Sioux City, IA. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed by the family.

Deborah was born August 19, 1953, in Fort Dodge, the daughter of Catherine and Marvin Pugh. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in...

Aug 8, 2021

Craig W. Ruby, 62, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the VFW, 518 S. 29th Street – Fort Dodge. Memorials may be directed by the family.

Craig was...

Jul 31, 2021

Michael E. Ahrens passed away on July 31, 2021, at Unity Point Hospital, after a short battle with cancer. He was born July 2, 1949 to Robert and Betty Ahrens in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He attended Fort Dodge Schools and graduated in 1967. That same year he joined the Navy and served four years. After his return from the service,...

Jul 20, 2021

John Frances Sorenson was born September 5, 1960 to Gerald and Jane (Hayes) Sorenson in Iowa City, Iowa.  John passed away at his home in Fort Dodge on July 20, 2021.

John worked at Mineral City as a cook until his health forced him to retire.  He was an avid Nacscar fan but nothing crossed the finish line before his...

Jul 18, 2021

Carol Walters, 73, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Unity Point - Trinity Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor John Jahnke of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Carol Jean was born September 3,...

Jul 11, 2021

David A. Martrano, 68, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Penfield, NY. Memorials may be directed to the family.

David was born September 19, 1952, in Rochester, NY, the son of...

Jul 3, 2021

Pamela “Pam” A. Axness, 84, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Friendship Haven (Journeys Health Center). Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Pastor Emily Sauer of St. Olaf Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Jul 1, 2021

Kevin Dewayne Cole, 56, of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 12, 2021, at the Washington Township Cemetery in Duncombe, IA, with Pastor William VanNostrand of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church officiating. Memorials may be directed to...