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

Nov 2, 2023

Cheryl Lynn Johnson, 68, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at her home.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.

Cheryl was born June 24, 1955, in Eagle Grove, IA, the daughter of Marvin...

Oct 21, 2023

Dennis M. Echelberger, 80, of Otho, IA, died Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.  Services will be held at a later date.  Inurnment will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, IA at a later date.   Memorials may be directed to the family.   Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral...

Oct 9, 2023

Steven Keyser, 73, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, October 9, 2023, at his home.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.

Steven was born June 8, 1950, in Fort Dodge, the son of Herbert A. and...

Sep 29, 2023

Mildred “Millie” L. Bass, 88, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Webster City, IA.  Per her wishes, no services will be scheduled.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.

Mildred was born July 4, 1935, in DeKalb County,...

Sep 23, 2023

Malcolm “Cal” Hendrie, 84, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, September 23, 2023,at Friendship Haven.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Friendship Haven, 420 Kenyon Road, with Denise Halverson officiating.  Graveside services at Calvary Cemetery in Pocahontas, IA will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the...

Sep 20, 2023

Roger C. Baedke, 67, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his home.  Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Prairie Lakes Church, 200 Avenue O, with Rev. Nathan Lawrence officiating.  There will be a gathering of family and friends from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the church. ...

Sep 10, 2023

St. George, Utah - James Brooks Gargano passed away Sunday, September 10th, 2023, peacefully in his sleep.  He was born April 6th, 1941 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Nina Ruth Tudor (Brooks) and Frank James Gargano.

James was raised in Fort Dodge and Coalville, Iowa, graduating from Fort Dodge High School in 1959, and Graceland College in...

Sep 7, 2023

Julius “Butch” Raymond Buelt, 78, of Fort Dodge, passed away on September 7th, 2023 in his home.  Memorial services for family and friends will be held at a future date.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.

Julius was born on May 4th, 1945 to Anna and Anton Buelt. Julius was born and raised...

Sep 2, 2023

David K. Curtis, 62, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Fort Dodge.  No services are scheduled.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.

Aug 24, 2023

M. Dee Hughlette, 75, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Bethany Life Nursing Home in Story City, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, September 8th, 2023, at Oleson Park Pavilion. Inurnment will take place in the Otho Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Aug 8, 2023

Linda R. Hansel, 72, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Grandview Health Care Center in Dayton, IA.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 14, 2023, at the Union Cemetery in Humboldt, IA, with Pastor Emily Sauer of St. Olaf Lutheran Church officiating.  Memorials may be directed to the family. ...

Aug 3, 2023

Jack Cooper, 66, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Grandview Health Care Center in Dayton, IA.  Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 400 S. 13th Street.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort...

Jul 26, 2023

Richard B. Rowe Sr., 87, of Dayton, IA, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Grandview Health Care Center in Dayton.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.

Richard was born October 29, 1935, in Gowrie, IA,...

Jul 3, 2023

Thomas L. Smith, 91, of Humboldt, Iowa passed away on July 3, 2023 at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines surrounded by his family.   Please join us in a celebration of Tod’s life on Monday, July 10th, 2023 held at River Valley Orchard & Winery 10am-1pm, 1645 220th St Humboldt, IA 50548.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home...

Jun 28, 2023

John Wayne Stoner, 61, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his home.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.

John was born November 7, 1961, in Storm Lake, IA, the son of Wayne...

Jun 27, 2023

Christine M. Anderson, 65, of Goldfield, IA, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.

Christine was born March 9, 1958, in Clarion, IA,...

Jun 24, 2023

Randy S. Sells, 70, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving children. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Westside Church of Christ, 1132 A Street West, with Pastor James Rogers officiating.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Arrangements are...

Jun 21, 2023

Louise K. Kramer, 81, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center, while surrounded by her family.   Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South.  A gathering of family and friends will be held one...

Jun 18, 2023

Nancy Woolsey, 68, of Sutherland, IA and formerly of Fort Dodge, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Aspire of Sutherland.  No services are scheduled.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.

Jun 15, 2023

Ann Marie Bennett-Bird, 54, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, June 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Marion County Park in Knoxville, IA.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home...