All Obituaries

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 Johnson was born October 9, 1967 to Kenneth and Roberta Johnson in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  In 1987 Jay graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High...

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 Fort Dodge Senior High in 1974.  After high school Eddie Ray worked at Hormel.  He then moved to California and...

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 his favorite cartoon character. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 14 at 1:00 at Historic Bruce Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held...

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 1954.  After high school Hermie married Wilma Parks in 1954.  For many years Hermie and Wilma made their home in Clarion, Iowa where he...

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 autobody shops in Fort Dodge.  In his free time Jack enjoyed spending time in his man cave/garage and keeping a well-maintained yard.  Jack would tell...

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. Jack is survived by his daughters; Norma (Bill) Adson, Nancy (Tom) Ruge, and Christine Perry (with Barbara); step-daughters Christie (Bruce) Murray, and Carla TerHark...

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 invited to a time of fellowship following the celebration of life service.  Memorials may be directed to the family. Lynn was born June...

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 Webster City High School. On June 26, 1986, she was united in marriage to Michael D. Philbrook in Webster City. ...

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) Wedemeier.  She attended West High School in Waterloo.  Debra enjoyed spending time with her family - especially her sons:  Scott and...

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 Cedar Valley High School in Farnhamville, IA.  He served in the U.S. Army (82nd Airborne Division) from 1982 – 1984.  He had a love for adrenalin and...

Pauline A. Williams, 102, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Marian Home.  Private family services will be held at a later date with inurnment in Granville, IL.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Pauline was born January 21, 1920, in Mark, IL, the daughter of Casimir and Josephine (Adani) Ruggeri.  She attended school in Mark.  On August 27, 1939, she was united in marriage to Clifford J. Williams.  Pauline enjoyed gardening,...

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 Friday.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Troy was born April 15, 1964, in Fort Dodge, the son of Darrell Dean and Kathy Maureen (Angell)...

Rhonda J. Coil, 60, of Jefferson, IA, died peacefully Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family. Rhonda was born September 17, 1961, in Jefferson.  She attended Jefferson-Scranton High School.  On July 6, 1984, she was united in marriage to Albert Coil in Greene County, IA, and to this union 2 children were born:  Shane and Stefanie.  The couple...

Kay Florence Pingel, 80, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South.  Graveside services will follow at North Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Jena Finch-Manchester of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Kay was born August 12, 1941, in Fort Dodge, the...

Sheryl Sue Larsen, 77, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home with Rev. John Elkin officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Interment will take place at Union Cemetery in Humboldt, IA.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Sheryl was born August 1, 1944, in...

Tommy “Tom” D. Redman, 64, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.  A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Rides Banquet Center, 723 S. 31st Street.  Memorials may be directed to the family. Tommy was born June 4, 1958, in Fort Dodge, the son of Clare Duane and Delores Elaine (Leonard) Redman.  He graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1976.  On...

Geline K. Wieser, 83, daughter of Rollo and Cora Stearns, was born in Rutland, IA on March 11, 1939 and passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House. No services will be held. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Geline is survived by her husband, Wayne (Jack); her daughters (with Gene), Christie (Bruce) Murray, Carla TerHark (Doug Langenwalter), and Cora Davis; Jack’s daughters Norma (Bill) Adson, Nancy (Tom) Ruge, and Christine Perry;...

Jay D. Cranston, 60, of Storm Lake, IA, joined his wife in Heaven on Sunday, June 26, 2022, from the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family. Jay was born January 8, 1962, in Belmond, IA, the son of Bruce N. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Peck) Cranston.  He graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1980, and continued his education at the University of Northern Iowa and...

Letha Mae Smith, age 87, of Dakota City, IA, passed away on June 25, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. A celebration of life memorial and reception will be at 10:00 am on Friday, July 1, 2022, at River Valley Orchards and Winery located at 1645 220th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548.  Letha Mae Smith was born July 12, 1934 in Olney, Illinois. She was raised by Charles Cokley and Esther (George) Scheidecker. She grew up in Illinois, Michigan and moved to Nashua, Iowa in 1949. In Nashua...

Lora Nell Hendrickson, 90, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, June 24, 2022, at Fort Dodge Health & Rehab.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home with Pastor Jena Finch-Manchester of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Historic Bruce Funeral Home and continue one hour prior to the service.  Interment will take place at Memorial...