All Obituaries

Memorial services for Ardyce will be at a later date.

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...

Frederick “Jack” Hampton, 89, of Fort Dodge, IA, left this earth on Monday, August 24, 2020, from Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Msgr. Kevin McCoy of Holy Trinity Parish officiating. Interment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery with a Masonic Service by Ashler Lodge 111. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM -...

Gary L. Bunting, 74, of Havelock, IA, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, IA, following a long battle with cancer. Per his wishes no services are scheduled. Memorials may be directed to the family. Gary was born October 3, 1945, in Nemaha, IA, the son of Clyde and Irene (Dozark) Bunting. In 1964, he graduated from Lake View-Auburn High School in Lake View, IA. He was united in marriage to Teresa Blaha on November 6, 1971, in Sac City, IA. Over the years,...

Rachel (Strong) Peterson, 45, of Barnum, IA, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South. Graveside services will follow at the Union Cemetery in Humboldt, IA. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing must be followed by attendees. Face masks are optional. Memorials may be directed to the family. Rachel was born January...

Joe A. Biondahl, 82, of Thor, IA, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, with his wife and faithful dog “Dee Dee” by his side. Memorials may be directed to the family. Joe Allen Biondahl was born April 2, 1938, in Humboldt County, IA, the son of Manly and Margaret (Jenkins) Biondahl. He attended Eagle Grove Schools in Eagle Grove, IA. On March 22, 1986, he was united in marriage to Sheryl (Wendt) at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge. Joe enjoyed...

Baldemar Reyna, 63, of Donna, TX, died Sunday, August 2, 2020, in Fort Dodge. Memorial services will be held in Texas. Memorials may be directed to the family. Baldemar was born February 7, 1957, in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the son of Francisco and Maria (Alvarez) Reyna. On April 28, 1978, he was united in marriage to Martha Nidia Valero in Mexico. Baldemar enjoyed watching mexican movies with his wife, drinking a cold Coca-Cola & going to the flea market on Sunday’s with...

Marla Kay Jacobson, 74, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Grandview Health Care Center in Dayton, IA. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery. Marla born January 25, 1946, in Fort Dodge, the daughter of Arnold and Marie (Adams) Jacobson. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1964, and continued her education at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, earning a BA degree in 1968. Marla had a wonderful voice and...