All Obituaries

James “Spudsy” George Waters Jr., 62, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, October 16, 2020, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. James was born May 19, 1958, in Lake City, IA, the son of James George Sr. and Mary Myrtle (Millis) Waters. He attended school at West View High in Lake City. Over the years he ran machinery for dredging and tiling. He also worked at Frank's Auto and Truck...

Gary D. Prange, 83, of Fort Dodge, IA, and formerly of Pomeroy, IA, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  Due to concerns for everyone's health and safety, services will be held at a later date. Gary was born December 29, 1936, in Pomeroy, the son of Russell and Irma (Dahlke) Prange. He graduated from Pomeroy Community High School in 1955. In 1956 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country until his honorable...

Thomas “Tom” J. Walters, 91, of Fort Dodge, IA, was born May 18, 1929, in Maple Hill, IA and passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at the Humboldt Care Center South. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 2, 2020, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Msgr. Kevin McCoy of Holy Trinity Parish officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Corpus Christi Cemetery with military...

Linda M. Fetters, 72, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, September 25, 2020, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday September 29, 2020, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Rev. John Elkin officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Monday September 28, 2020, at the funeral home. Interment will take place at North Lawn Cemetery. Face masks are appreciated and social distancing will be followed by...

Mabel B. Horn, age 100, was peacefully called to her heavenly home on September 23, 2020 at Westbridge Assisted Living in Wheaton, IL. Born October 8, 1919 to August and Elenore Schultze she was raised in rural Fort Dodge. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High and later married Walter J. Horn in 1941. She was a homemaker whose generous spirit made an impact on many lives. Mabel was involved in her church, St Paul Lutheran, and was an active volunteer for Trinity Lutheran Hospital. She...

Frances A. Lyons, 91, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at the Fort Dodge Villa Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, September 25, 2020, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Msgr. Kevin McCoy of Holy Trinity Parish officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place in Corpus Christi Cemetery. Face masks are recommended and social distancing will be followed by attendees....

Ardyce F. Swanson, 96, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, September 11, 2020, at Friendship Haven. A private memorial service will be held for Ardy. Ardyce Florine Swanson was born July 22, 1924, in Harcourt, IA, the daughter of John Wesley and Frances Amelia (Gustafson) Swanson. She preferred to go by the nickname “Ardy”. She graduated from Harcourt High School in 1942, where she was a star basketball player. She continued her education at Tobin Business – Iowa Central. Ardy...

Jean Martinez, 61, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, September 7, 2020, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at the the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South. Jean was born August 17, 1959, in Fort Dodge, the daughter of Frances and Virginia Owen. She graduated from St. Edmond's High School. Over the years, she worked for Centrum Valley Farms. Jean enjoyed following the Kansas City...

DeAnn Knudson, age 53, of Waukee and formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away on September 6, 2020 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.  Funeral services will be 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at the Badger Lutheran Church, with Rev. Scott Meier officiating.  Burial will take place in the Pioneer Cemetery of rural Badger.  Visitation will be 3:00 PM until service time on Saturday.  The use of masks are encouraged and social distancing will be...

Diane L. Anderson Inman, 68, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab. No formal services are planned for Diane. Historic Bruce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Diane was born October 4, 1951, in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Charles F. and Lois (Babcock) McNew. She graduated from Boone High School, and continued her education, receiving a business degree in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over the years, she worked as a secretary at Green...