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James Jim F. Jorgensen

James Jim F. Jorgensen

Jan 3, 2021

James “Jim” F. Jorgensen, 81, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at his daughters home in Badger, IA. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

James was born on December 9, 1939, in Iowa, the son of Henry and Charlotte (McDermott) Jorgensen. He graduated from St....

Jean Marie Brandt

Jean Marie Brandt

Dec 28, 2020

Jean Marie Brandt, 87, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Jean was born June 30, 1933, in Fort Dodge, the daughter of Ollie M. and Fatimia Habhab. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior...

Margaret Jean Reedy

Margaret Jean Reedy

Dec 28, 2020

Margaret Jean Reedy, 93, of Farnhamville, IA, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center. A private family graveside service will be held at North Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Margaret was born March 27, 1927, in Fort Dodge, the daughter of John and Tillie (Hlas) Vogel. She graduated from Fort Dodge...

Fred Still Jr.

Fred Still Jr.

Dec 28, 2020

Fred William Still Jr., 51, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Historic Bruce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Fred was born April 3, 1969, in...

Ronald A. DuBois

Ronald A. DuBois

Dec 24, 2020

Ronald “Ronnie” A. DuBois, 58, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, December 24, 2020, at the Fort Dodge Villa Care Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. 

Ronald was born February 26, 1962, in Des Moines, IA, the son of Carolyn Lee DuBois and Harry Andrew Walker. He attended...

Edwin Dean Baedke

Edwin Dean Baedke

Dec 22, 2020

Edwin “Dean” Baedke, 73, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center. There will be no services.

Edwin was born March 5, 1947, in Fort Dodge, the son of Edwin Henry and Juanita (Gibson) Baedke. He grew up in the Fonda area. Following High School graduation he continued his education at the...

Danny Dan D. Richardson

Danny Dan D. Richardson

Nov 27, 2020

Danny “Dan” D. Richardson, 74, of Lehigh, IA, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Pastor Richard Laird officiating. A private family visitation will be held. Interment will take place at...

Michael F. Lawson

Michael F. Lawson

Nov 21, 2020

Michael (Mike) F. Lawson,  69, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. A memorial service will be held at a later date due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Mike was born June 4, 1951, in Lake City, IA, the son of Earl...

Tobie Lee Garrett

Tobie Lee Garrett

Nov 21, 2020

Tobie Lee Garrett, 58, of Badger, IA, and formerly of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Tobie was born July 21, 1962, in Fort Dodge, the son of Bill Sr. and Edna (Smith) Garrett. He attended Fort Dodge...

Gloria Jean (Augustine) Baedke

Gloria Jean (Augustine) Baedke

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...

Ruby Marie Hurley

Ruby Marie Hurley

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...

James Spudsy George Waters Jr.

James Spudsy George Waters Jr.

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....

Gary D. Prange

Gary D. Prange

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...

Thomas J. Walters

Thomas J. Walters

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...

Linda M. Fetters

Linda M. Fetters

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...

Frances A. Lyons

Frances A. Lyons

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...

Mabel B. Horn

Mabel B. Horn

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...

Ardyce Swanson

Ardyce Swanson

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...

Jean Martinez

Jean Martinez

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...

Diane L. Anderson Inman

Diane L. Anderson Inman

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...