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

Jay D. Cranston

Jun 26, 2022

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...

Letha Mae Smith

Jun 25, 2022

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...

Rhonda Ann Willison

Jun 13, 2022

Rhonda Ann Willison, 50, of Humboldt, IA, died Monday, June 13, 2022, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Rev. John Elkin officiating.  A celebration of life gathering of family and friends will be...

April Hoerchler

Jun 7, 2022

April May (Martin) Hoerchler, 69, of Otho, Iowa died Tuesday June 7, 2022 after a lengthy illness at her home in Otho with her husband Paul by her side.

April was born April 25, 1953 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Carl Martin and Pearl (Scott) Martin of Otho, Iowa. She graduated from Fort Dodge High...

Leila "Lee" A. Nichols

Jun 2, 2022

Leila “Lee” A. Nichols, 83, of Webster City, IA, died Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge, with Rev. John Elkin officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Lavonne Birkey

May 18, 2022

Lavonne Shirley Birkey, 78, of Fort Dodge, died May 18, 2022 at the Paula J Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 21, at 10:30am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge.  Visitation will take place on hour prior to the memorial service.

Lavonne Birkey was born December 10,...

Ruth Irene Zemke

May 16, 2022

Ruth Irene (Whitehill) Zemke, 69, of Fort Dodge, IA died Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Paula J Baber Hospice Home with her loving family by her side.  A celebration of life gathering will be held from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Deercreek Apartments, 700 S. 17th Street.  All who wish to come...

Jerry R. LaBaume

May 14, 2022

Jerry R. LaBaume, 82, of Harcourt, IA, died Saturday, May 14, 2022, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 21, 2022, 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...

Donald L. Rogers

May 6, 2022

Donald L. Rogers, 81, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Donald was born June 2, 1940, in Fort Dodge, IA, the son of Earl and Lillie (Goodman) Rogers.  He attended...

Robert Wayne Cornell

Apr 30, 2022

Robert Wayne Cornell, 60, of Fort Dodge passed away April 30, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

James L. Moore

Apr 27, 2022

James L. Moore, 57, of Corwith, IA died Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice in Mason City, IA.   Private family services will be held at a later date.  A celebration of life will be held later family and friends will be notified. Memorials may be directed to the family.

James was born July 29,...

Brenda L. Porter

Apr 25, 2022

Brenda L. Porter, 67, of Otho, IA died Monday, April 25, 2022, at her home.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Brenda was born November 14, 1954, in Castine, ME, the daughter of Arnold E. and Eleanor L. (Parker) Steele.  She attended school in Bradford, RI. ...

Audrey D. Carter

Apr 21, 2022

Audrey Darlene (Cran) Carter, 88, of Humboldt, IA died Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Union Cemetery in Humboldt with Pastor Lela Disburg of Faith United Methodist Church officiating.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Audrey...

Dennis O. Zemke

Apr 15, 2022

Dennis O. Zemke,73, (also known as “GRIZZ”), of Fort Dodge, IA died Friday, April 15, 2022, at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center with family by his side. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Deercreek Apartments, 700 S. 17th Street.  All who wish to come...

Betsie M. Stewart

Apr 15, 2022

Betsie M. Stewart, 60, of Fort Dodge, IA passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Betsie was born June 14, 1961, in Florida, the daughter of Ray and Barbara (Friche) Grimes.  She grew up in California and...

Jerry Lee Mabe

Apr 10, 2022

Jerry Lee Mabe of Center Point, Iowa and formerly of Fort Dodge, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Methodist West Hospital on April 10, 2022, in West Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 70.  A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM followed by a Funeral Discourse at 4:00 PM...

Gary D. Clark

Apr 6, 2022

Gary D. Clark, 75, of  Fort Dodge, IA died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge, with Rev. John Elkin officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday,...

Lillian A. Sturtz

Apr 1, 2022

Lillian Alice (Titman) Sturtz, 103, of Fort Dodge, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab Center.  Private family services will be held at a later date with inurnment at Lawn Cemetery in Boxholm, IA.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Lillian was born in Hamilton, Nebraska on February 20, 1919, a...

Gary W. Andrews Sr.

Mar 21, 2022

Gary Wayne Andrews Sr., 72, of Fort Dodge, IA died March 21, 2022, at Fort Dodge Health & Rehab.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Memorials should be directed to the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Gary was born June 27, 1949, in Evanston, Iowa, the son of William and Loretta (Grossnickle) Andrews.  He...

Richard Sample

Mar 17, 2022

Richard W. Sample, 69, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Fort Dodge Villa Care.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Richard was born January 1, 1953, in Des Moines , IA, the son of Harold and Elizabeth June (Casey) Sample.  He attended...