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

Nov 2, 2020

Gloria Jean (Augustine) Baedke, 69, of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab. A private inurnment will take place at Corpus Christi Cemetery.

Gloria was born May 21, 1951 in Fort Dodge, the daughter of J. John Sr and Josephine L (Nocita) Augustine. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School. Early...

Nov 2, 2020

Ruby Marie Hurley, 97, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, November 2, 2020, at Fort Dodge Health and Rehab. A memorial service will be held at a later date (due to the COVID-19 Pandemic). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

Ruby was born July 7, 1923, in Pomeroy, IA, the daughter of Grover and Mary...

Oct 16, 2020

James “Spudsy” George Waters Jr., 62, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, October 16, 2020, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

James was born May 19, 1958, in Lake City, IA, the son of James George Sr. and Mary Myrtle (Millis) Waters....

Sep 29, 2020

Gary D. Prange, 83, of Fort Dodge, IA, and formerly of Pomeroy, IA, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  Due to concerns for everyone's health and safety, services will be held at a later date.

Gary was born December 29, 1936, in Pomeroy, the son of Russell and Irma (Dahlke) Prange. He graduated...

Sep 27, 2020

Thomas “Tom” J. Walters, 91, of Fort Dodge, IA, was born May 18, 1929, in Maple Hill, IA and passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at the Humboldt Care Center South. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 2, 2020, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Msgr. Kevin McCoy of...

Sep 25, 2020

Linda M. Fetters, 72, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, September 25, 2020, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday September 29, 2020, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Rev. John Elkin officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Monday September...

Sep 23, 2020

Mabel B. Horn, age 100, was peacefully called to her heavenly home on September 23, 2020 at Westbridge Assisted Living in Wheaton, IL. Born October 8, 1919 to August and Elenore Schultze she was raised in rural Fort Dodge. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High and later married Walter J. Horn in 1941. She was a homemaker whose generous...

Sep 23, 2020

Frances A. Lyons, 91, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at the Fort Dodge Villa Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, September 25, 2020, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Msgr. Kevin McCoy of Holy Trinity Parish officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Sep 11, 2020

Ardyce F. Swanson, 96, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, September 11, 2020, at Friendship Haven. A private memorial service will be held for Ardy.

Ardyce Florine Swanson was born July 22, 1924, in Harcourt, IA, the daughter of John Wesley and Frances Amelia (Gustafson) Swanson. She preferred to go by the nickname “Ardy”. She graduated from Harcourt High School...

Sep 7, 2020

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...

Sep 6, 2020

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...

Sep 6, 2020

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...

Aug 24, 2020

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...

Aug 22, 2020

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...

Aug 14, 2020

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...

Aug 12, 2020

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...

Aug 2, 2020

Jul 15, 2020

Thomas D. Vinsand, 69, of Badger, IA, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at the Badger Lutheran Church, 127 2nd Avenue SE - Badger, with Pastor Scott Meier officiating. Interment will follow at the Pioneer Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the VFW Post 1856...

Jul 15, 2020

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...

Jul 5, 2020

Vicki Steburg, 69, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center. A celebration of life gathering will be from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at the VFW Post 1856, 518 S. 29th Street – Fort Dodge. Inurnment will be at a later date in Memorial Park...