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Rodger D. Thorn
Mar 27, 2021
Rodger D. Thorn, 83, of Fort Dodge, went to his heavenly home early Saturday morning on March 27, 2021, where he was greeted by his loved ones “upstairs”. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 400 S. 13th Street, with Rev. Kendall Meyer officiating. Masks are recommended. Services will...
Jerry W. Dischler
Mar 24, 2021
Jerry W. Dischler passed away on March 24, 2021, at the age of 68 in his loving wifes arms at his farm in Moorland with both of his sons, Greg and Dan holding his hands. His granddaughter, Leslie gave him a gentle kiss and hug prior to his leaving. Leslie so loved her “pappa” as Jerry loved her, the “light...

William Bill Carlson
Mar 23, 2021
William “Bill” A. Carlson, 59, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Crestview Nursing & Rehabilitation in Webster City, IA. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.
William was born July 10, 1961, in Fort Dodge, the son of Steve and Carole E. (Chinberg) Carlson. In...
Gary A. Michalec
Mar 16, 2021
Gary A. Michalec, 64, of Cedar Rapids, IA, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the Humboldt Care Center North in Humboldt, IA. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Gary was born June 3, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Rudolph and Francis (Bammert) Michalec....
Gary Jerome Fagre
Mar 3, 2021
Gary Jerome Fagre, 52, of Palmer, IA, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Briggs Woods Conference Center, 2501 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA. A celebration of life gathering will follow until 10:00 PM. Inurnment...
Alta Joann Holloway
Feb 17, 2021
Alta “Joann” Holloway, 88, of Fort Dodge, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at the Marian Home. Private family services will be held at a later date due to COVID 19. Mrs. Holloway's cremains will be placed next to her husband at Memorial Park Cemetery in the Spring. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Joann was born November 30, 1932,...
Doris F. Baker
Feb 7, 2021
Doris F. Baker, 91, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, February 7, 2021, at the Marian Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, February 12, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church, 127 N. 10th Street, with Rev. Andrea Kraushaar officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at...
Shirley Swenson
Feb 5, 2021
Shirley Swenson, 95, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, February 5, 2021, at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home in Omaha, NE. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Grace Lutheran Church, 211 S 9th Street – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Dan Kahl officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the church...

Jerry Elsbecker
Feb 5, 2021
Jerry Elsbecker, age 58 of Laurens, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Jerry William Elsbecker, the son of Walter William and Mildred Victoria (Heinen) Elsbecker was born on March 29, 1962 in Britt, Iowa. After graduating high school, Jerry enlisted in the United...
Timothy Timmy Lee Andersen
Feb 2, 2021
Timothy “Timmy” Lee Andersen, 63, of Fort Dodge, and formerly of Harcourt, IA, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital in Des Moines, IA. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South. Memorial services will follow...
Roger Joseph Fiala
Jan 31, 2021
Roger Joseph Fiala, 82, of Tehachapi, CA, and formerly of Moorland, IA, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2021 in Tehachapi, CA after a well fought battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held February 27, 2021 at 2:30 pm CST at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 First Avenue South, Fort Dodge Iowa 50501 followed...

George L. Vass
Jan 28, 2021
George Larry Vass, 83, of Moorland, IA, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Rev. Jim Davis of Gowrie, IA officiating. Interment will take place in the Elkhorn Township Cemetery in rural Moorland...
Loretta Mae Nelson
Jan 25, 2021
Loretta Mae (Wise) Nelson “Rusty”, 92, of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center after a short illness. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South. A gathering of family and...
Edward F. Derrig
Jan 18, 2021
Edward F. Derrig Sr., 64, of Fort Dodge, died Monday, January 18, 2021, at Unity Point – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at First Church of the Nazarene, 1250 N. 24th Street, with Pastor Gary Snook officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Edward was born June...
Verona Kay Fuller
Jan 15, 2021
Verona Kay (Jaeschke) Fuller, 89, of Fort Dodge, died Friday, January 15, 2021, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. According to Verona's wishes, private family services will be held at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home with interment at the Otho Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Verona, the youngest daughter of Herman and Alice (Clutter) Jaeschke, was born October...
Georgiana Brayton
Jan 11, 2021
Georgiana Brayton, 94, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, January 11, 2021, at Friendship Haven (Journeys). Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Rev. Jennifer Osheim-Owen of Friendship Haven officiating. Interment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...
Dorothy T. Blaha
Jan 11, 2021
Dorothy T. Blaha, 91, of Havelock, IA, died Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Laurens Care Center in Laurens, IA. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church, 202 W. Elm Avenue – Pocahontas, IA. Honorary pallbearers will be her Godchildren: Duane Christensen, Gary Milefchik, Chris Dale, Chuck...
James Jim E. Brundage
Jan 10, 2021
James “Jim” E. Brundage, 87, of Lehigh, IA, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Chaplain Gary Snook officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Friday, January...
Robert Lee Silliman
Jan 6, 2021
Robert (Buddy) Lee Silliman, 76, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Taylor Home Hospice in Des Moines, IA. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Bishop LeRoy Johnson of Calvary Memorial Church of God In Christ officiating. Interment will...
Theodore Ted A. Shelton
Jan 5, 2021
Theodore “Ted” A. Shelton, 84, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 8, 2021, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Pastor Howard of the First Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment will take place at North Lawn...
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