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

Jan 24, 2022

Carol S. Dillingham, 73, of Ankeny, IA, died Monday, January 24, 2022, at Accura HealthCare of Newton – West in Newton, IA after a prolonged battle with Alzheimers. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Phil Webb of...

Jan 23, 2022

Donald Dean Cummins, 71, of Fort Dodge, IA died Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South – Fort Dodge. A time of sharing will begin at 3:30 PM followed by Military...

Jan 14, 2022

Pauline R. Fulton, 60, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Deercreek Apartments. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Pauline was born September 21, 1961, in Placerville, CA, the daughter of Richmond and Lyla (Kline) Havniear. She attended Ione High School in Ione,...

Jan 8, 2022

Sharon Kay (Von Hagen) Clark, 78, of Graettinger, IA, went to Heaven Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, IA. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Harvest Baptist Church, 614 2nd Avenue South – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Marvin Smith III officiating. Services...

Jan 7, 2022

Joyce E. Dial, 64, of Fort Dodge, died Friday, January 7, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Joyce was born July 1, 1957, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Georgia (Cook) and Fred Jones Sr. She...

Jan 6, 2022

Pattee Jewel Josephson, 71, of Webster City, IA died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1stAvenue South – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Allan Redenius of First Covenant Church officiating. Visitation will...

Dec 27, 2021

Wayne Leon Allbee Sr., 61, of Lehigh, IA, died Monday, December 27, 2021, at his home. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Wayne was born March 11, 1960, in Fort Dodge, the son of Robert and Helen (Cruzan) Allbee. He graduated from Fort Dodge Senior in 1978. Wayne...

Dec 26, 2021

Michael “Mike” John Larsen, 49, of Fort Dodge, died Sunday, December 26, 2021, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. A private family graveside service will be held at Union Cemetery in Humboldt, IA. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Michael was born March 27, 1972, in Fort Dodge, the son of Rolland and Sheryl (Rusher)...

Dec 25, 2021

Richard “Rich” Anthony Doolittle, 41, of Fort Dodge, died Saturday, December 25, 2021, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Richard was born October 12, 1980, in San Jose, CA, the son of Clay...

Dec 24, 2021

Naomi Jean Soetebeer, 95, of Decorah, IA and formerly of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 2025 11th Avenue South – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Jena Finch-Manchester officiating. Visitation will...

Dec 18, 2021

Patty Ann Fors, 90, of Fort Dodge passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Moose Lodge, 424 1st Avenue South. A private family graveside service will be held...

Dec 12, 2021

Douglas Keith James, 66, of Otho, IA, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his home of natural causes. Private family services will be held on a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Douglas was born June 6, 1955, in Iowa City, IA, the son of Dean Avery and Charlene Lydia (Baessler) James. In his...

Dec 6, 2021

Gregory Dean Ambrose, 71, of Lehigh, IA, died Monday, December 6, 2021, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Greg was born September 13, 1950, in Clear Lake, IA, the son of Russell and Mary Ambrose. He graduated from Clear Lake High School. Greg...

Dec 4, 2021

Linda Lou Johnson, 57, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center. A celebration of life service will be held at Noon on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at The Salvation Army, 126 N. 7th Street.

Linda was born November 30, 1964, in Salina, KS, the daughter of Otis...

Nov 27, 2021

Helen Grace Cookman, 75, of Clear Lake, IA, and formerly of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 10, 2021, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Rev. Jennifer Osheim-Owen of Friendship Haven...

Nov 26, 2021

Brett Harlan Harris, 62, of Fort Dodge passed away Friday November 26, 2021 at the Paula J Baber Hospice House in Fort Dodge.  Services will be held Monday November 29th at 3:00 pm at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode.  Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service.

Brett Harris son of Harlan “Cap” and Audrey (Pederson) Harris...

Nov 24, 2021

Krystal Anderson, 62, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Private services will be held at a later date.

Krystal was born September 29, 1959, in Iowa. She attended school in Cedar Rapids, IA. Krystal was united in marriage to Thor Anderson. She enjoyed driving, playing games on the internet,...

Nov 22, 2021

Vickie J. (Severson) Mumper, 77, of Webster City, IA, died Monday, November 22, 2021, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion, IA. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1229 Kathy Lane – Webster City, with Pastor Craig Miller officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour...

Nov 18, 2021

Jeffrey J. Tomlinson, 67, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at his home.  Graveside services will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Raether officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Post 1856 and the Army Honor Guard. 

Jeffrey was born August 26, 1954, in...

Nov 16, 2021

Larry A. Bockoven, 74, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Pastor Dale Harlow of Northfield Church of Christ officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by VFW Post...