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Charles Charlie O. Weideman

Charles Charlie O. Weideman

Nov 13, 2019

Charles “Charlie” Otto Weideman, 58, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House in Fort Dodge. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Charles was born August 19, 1961, in Des Moines, IA, the son of Harris and Dorothy (Mettler) Weideman. He...

Sarah L. Olsen

Sarah L. Olsen

Nov 13, 2019

Sarah L. Olsen, age 87, of Fort Dodge died on November 13, 2019, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House in Fort Dodge. Her wishes were to be cremated. Private graveside services will be held at a future date at St. Olaf Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Sarah was born on March...

Clifford R. Rhoades

Clifford R. Rhoades

Nov 11, 2019

Clifford R. Rhoades, 92, of Webster City, IA, died Monday, November 11, 2019, at Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Clifford Roy was born April 19, 1927, in York, NE, the son of William C. and Hulda (Olson) Rhoades. He graduated from...

Colleen H. Wiss

Colleen H. Wiss

Oct 29, 2019

Colleen H. Wafful Wiss, age 86 of Kansas City, Kansas died October 29, 2019.  Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 9, 2023, at St. Olaf Cemetery in Fort Dodge.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

She leaves behind her husband Earl Wiss of the home, her son Christopher Wiss of New York,...

Kenneth J. Gordon

Kenneth J. Gordon

Oct 26, 2019

Kenneth J. Gordon, 48, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Trinity Regional Medical Center – Unity Point. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the VFW Post 1856, 518 S. 29th Street. A time of sharing will begin at 5:00 PM, led by...

William Billy J. Habhab

William Billy J. Habhab

Oct 23, 2019

William “Billy” J. Habhab, 47, of Dakota City, IA, and formerly of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 28, 2019, at the New Covenant Christian Church, 3318 5th Avenue South – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Michael Carmody officiating. Visitation will...

Rita Jo Nelsen

Rita Jo Nelsen

Oct 9, 2019

Rita Jo Nelsen, 63, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at her home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Rita was born October 4, 1956, in Colorado, the daughter of Floyd and Esther (Egli) Fenske. Following high school, she continued her education at Colorado State College....

Gale W. McKinney

Gale W. McKinney

Oct 8, 2019

Gale W. McKinney, 100, of Greenfield, IA, and formerly of Creston, IA, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. A private family graveside service will be held at the Hill of Zion Cemetery in Zion, IA. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Gale was born April 5, 1919, in Macksburg, Iowa, the son...

Ella J. Davis

Ella J. Davis

Sep 21, 2019

Ella June Davis, 97, of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the Loomis Park Shelter (N. 7th Street & Loomis Park Dr. - Fort Dodge). Inurnment at St. Olaf...

Richard Amond Loomis

Richard Amond Loomis

Sep 21, 2019

Richard Amond Loomis was born on May 28, 1961 and passed away on September 21, 2019. Rich was born and raised in Fort Dodge Iowa, attended Fort Dodge High School graduating in 1979. Rich had many friends that can revel you with stories. Rich attended the University of Iowa, making life-long friends, before moving to Chicago, IL. While in Chicago,...

Michael E. Blaha

Michael E. Blaha

Sep 19, 2019

Michael Eugene Blaha, 61, of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away Thursday, September 19th, 2019, at Mercy hospital in Des Moines, IA. Memorial services will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 28th, 2019, at the First Covenant Church, 201 Ave H – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Allan Redenius officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour...

Lois D. Zuspann

Lois D. Zuspann

Sep 17, 2019

Lois D. Zuspann, 87, of Fort Dodge, died Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Friendship Haven. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am -12:00 pm on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Ave. S.- Fort Dodge. Graveside services will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Lois was born March...

Terry G. Juelsgaard

Terry G. Juelsgaard

Sep 13, 2019

Terry Juelsgaard, age 70 of Fort Dodge recently passed in the comfort of his home. Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Saints Pub, 87 NE Carefree Ln, Waukee, IA.

Terry Juelsgaard, the son of Dale and Myrtle Juelsgaard was born January 8th, 1949 in Harlan, Iowa. He graduated from Elk...

Sharon Sherry M. Phillips

Sharon Sherry M. Phillips

Sep 7, 2019

Sharon “Sherry” M. Phillips, 65, of Dayton, IA and formerly of Fort Dodge, IA died Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Grandview Health Care Center in Dayton. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Dodge, with Rev. Kris Leaman of St. Mark's Episcopal Church officiating. In lieu of flowers,...

Andrea E. Hanson

Andrea E. Hanson

Sep 2, 2019

Andrea Esther Hanson, 98, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 2, 2019, at Friendship Havens Simpson Health Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Friendship Haven (Celebration Center), 420 Kenyon Rd - Fort Dodge, with Rev. Jennifer Osheim-Owen officiating. There will be a...

Judith Judy A. McBeth

Judith Judy A. McBeth

Jul 27, 2019

Judith “Judy” A. McBeth, 76, of Vincent, IA, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab. A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 6, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church, 127 N. 10th Street – Fort Dodge. A gathering of family and friends will be held one...

Sharon K. Francisco

Sharon K. Francisco

Jul 25, 2019

Sharon K. Francisco, 70, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the Paula J. Barber Hospice Home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Grace Lutheran Church, 211 S. 9th Street, with Pastor Matthew Manz officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the...

Alex M. Tellefsen

Alex M. Tellefsen

Jul 10, 2019

Alex M. Tellefsen, 35, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 PM followed by a time of sharing with Msgr. Kevin...

Roy A. Rowe

Roy A. Rowe

Jun 30, 2019

Roy A. Rowe, 66, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, June 30, 2019, at his home. A gathering of family and friends will be from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Dolliver Memorial State Park (Central Lodge), 2757 Dolliver Park Avenue – Lehigh, IA. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Roy was born May...

Douglas Ritchie DeMilo

Douglas Ritchie DeMilo

Jun 27, 2019

Douglas R. DeMilo, 64, of Lytton, IA, died Thursday, June 27, 2019, at the Fort Dodge Villa Care Center following a long fought battle with Cancer. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Emanuel-St. John Lutheran Church, 660 Railway Street – Lytton, with Rev. Ben Worley officiating. Memorials may be directed to the...

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