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

Nov 18, 2022

Monica “Mony” Angeles, 49, of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away peacefully at 4:24 PM on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, IA with family by her side.  Her death was sudden and unexpected by her family creating a hole in our family that we will be unable to fill.  A...

Nov 15, 2022

William “Bill” A. Wood, 80, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Pastor David Barton of Rolling Hills Community Church officiating.  There will be a gathering...

Nov 12, 2022

Chad Layne Winters, 54, of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.  Per Chad’s request, there will be no services.  He also requested no cards or flowers.  He did request for anyone that knew him to raise a glass and toast him.

Chad is survived by his son: ...

Nov 11, 2022

David Lee Toftee Sr., 69, of Webster City, IA, died Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.  Private family services will be held at a later date with inurnment at Graceland Cemetery in Webster City.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

David was born December 28, 1952, in Clarion,...

Oct 28, 2022

Howard George Hartman of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday, October 27, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.

Howard was born February 28, 1942 in Washington D.C. to George Ross and Elizabeth “Jane” (Clayton) Hartman.  Howard attended the University of Maryland.  Howard and Vera were wed on March 23, 1990 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Oct 13, 2022

Peggy Wildt, 63, of Stanhope, passed away Thursday, October 13, at the Van Diest Medical Center.  Services are pending at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Peggy Wildt was born June 2, 1959 to Wallace and Donna (Fister) Wildt in Webster City.

Peggy was a devout Christian.  She was a member of...

Oct 11, 2022

Marvin Davis, 78, of Fort Dodge, passed away October 11, 2022, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab.  A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 24 at 11:00 AM at Historic Bruce Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Marvin “Marv” Davis was born April 8, 1944, in Fort Dodge to...

Oct 10, 2022

Clarke Meeker, 89, of Fort Dodge, passed away October 10, 2022, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab.  Services are pending at this time.

Oct 8, 2022

Bruce William Wafful, 70, of Clare, passed away Saturday, October 8th at the Paula J Baber Hospice Home.  Per Bruce’s wishes there will be no formal services.  Memorials may be directed to his family.

Bruce was born November 26, 1951 to William and Jeanne (Sandeline) Wafful in Fort Dodge.  He attended Fort Dodge High School.  Bruce worked...

Sep 30, 2022

Eddie Ray Brookshire, 67, of Fort Dodge, passed away Friday, September 30, at Trinity Regional Medical Center surrounded by the people he loved the most.   There are no services planned and memorials may be directed to the family.

Eddie Ray was born September 10, 1955 to Roy and Johnnie Mae (Seals) Brookshire in Meridian, Mississippi.  He graduated...

Sep 26, 2022

Jay Johnson, 54, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2022 at the Paula J Baber Hospice Home.  Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 1, at 10:30 AM at Historic Bruce Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Memorials may be directed to Life Works Community Services.

Jay Lee...

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...