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Terry M. Johnson

Terry M. Johnson

Sep 9, 2025

Terry M. Johnson, 63, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. A private family celebration will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Terry was born August 30, 1962, in Salina, KS, the son of...

Christine "Chris" M. Mosher

Christine "Chris" M. Mosher

Sep 6, 2025

Christine “Chris” M. Mosher, 65, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, September 6, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital in Waterloo, IA. No services will be scheduled. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.

Chris was born January 12, 1960, in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Audrey and Darrell...

Judith Kay Vakoc

Judith Kay Vakoc

Aug 29, 2025

Judith Kay Vakoc, age 80, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, with her daughters by her side. She suffered unexpected complications following a heart procedure. A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge....

Robert "Bob" J. Lennon

Robert "Bob" J. Lennon

Aug 16, 2025

Robert “Bob” J. Lennon, 48, of Fort Dodge, IA, died August 16, 2025, at his home. A celebration of life gathering will begin at 6:00 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Bootleggers, 1239 S. 22nd Street – Fort Dodge. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Robert was born November...

Kay Baldus

Kay Baldus

Aug 1, 2025

Kay Baldus, 82, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Comfort House in Pella, IA. Private family services will be held at a later date with inurnment at the Goodland Cemetery in Goodland, KS. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Roberta Kay Gibson was born April...

Linda Hoyt

Linda Hoyt

Jul 31, 2025

Linda A. Hoyt, 68, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Grandview Care Center in Dayton, IA. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Linda was born April...

Donna Jean (Yoder) Fibikar

Donna Jean (Yoder) Fibikar

Jul 30, 2025

Donna Jean (Yoder) Fibikar, 72, of Clarion, IA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion, after a brief hospital stay. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Donna Jean (Yoder) Fibikar was born on...

Robin S. Lankford

Robin S. Lankford

Jul 21, 2025

Robin S. Lankford, 69, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, July 21, 2025, at her home. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Rev. John Elkin officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment...

Bill J. Porter

Bill J. Porter

Jul 13, 2025

Bill Jim Porter, 94, of Manson, IA, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at North Lawn Cemetery, 2201 N. 15th Street – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Jim McColley of St. Olaf Lutheran Church officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic...

Phyllis Stewart

Phyllis Stewart

Jul 12, 2025

Phyllis Ann Nelson Stewart, 89, of Duncombe, IA, died Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

To relatives and friends: a message to all of you, don’t feel bad. I had a great interesting life.

I was...

Chris J. Tate

Chris J. Tate

Jul 12, 2025

Chris Joseph Tate, 65, died peacefully at his home on July 12, 2025, after a battle with bone cancer. A celebration of life will be held on August 2, 2025 from 1pm to 4pm at the shelter house in Joe Sheldon Park at 2250 Sheldon Ave. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. Online condolences may be...

Troy J. Scott

Troy J. Scott

Jul 11, 2025

Troy J. Scott, 64, of Lehigh, IA, died Friday, July 11, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Troy was born September 25, 1960, in Fort Dodge, the son of Philip E....

Frances A. Smith

Frances A. Smith

Jun 28, 2025

Frances A. Smith, 78, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Friendship Haven. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Rev. John Elkin officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials...

Lonnie F. Young

Lonnie F. Young

Jun 20, 2025

Lonnie Young, 62, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home. No services are scheduled. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Lonnie was born September 20, 1962, the son of Gordon and Linda (Womack) Young. Following school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served...

John Michael McGuire

John Michael McGuire

Jun 14, 2025

John Michael McGuire, 67, of Somers, IA, died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Somers Community Building, 702 7th Street – Somers, IA 50586. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic...

Mary E. Zamarripa

Mary E. Zamarripa

Jun 11, 2025

Mary E. Zamarripa, 75, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at her home. Services will be held in Chicago at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Mary was born July 7, 1949, in Sebastian, TX, the daughter of Aniceto and Carolina Garcia. She was...

James Allen Ziegler

James Allen Ziegler

Jun 9, 2025

James Allen Ziegler, 61, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, June 9, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

James was born July 9, 1963, in Fort Dodge, IA. Jim is the...

Sharol K. Becker

Sharol K. Becker

Jun 6, 2025

Sharol K. Becker, 86, of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at Windsor Manor in Webster City, IA. Private family services will be held followed by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Sharol was born February 17, 1939, in Pocahontas, IA, the...

Dixie A. Kulikowski

Dixie A. Kulikowski

Jun 3, 2025

Dixie Ann Kulikowski, 72, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Private family services will be held in California at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. 

Dixie was born April 9, 1953, in Fort Dodge, the daughter...

Logan M. Schmidt

Logan M. Schmidt

May 24, 2025

Logan Matthew Schmidt, 38, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, May 24, 2025, at his home. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 31, 2025, with a time of sharing at 4:30 PM at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South. Memorials may be directed to the...