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

Feb 22, 2023

Angela Marie McBurney, 47, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, February 22, 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.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Angela was born March...

Feb 13, 2023

Diana Lynn Davis, 72, died peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023, at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center.  She was a long-time resident of Des Moines, IA.  A celebration of life gathering will be held from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Simpson United Methodist Church, 2600 E. Capitol Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317.  In lieu...

Feb 6, 2023

Floyd Earl Miller, 74, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, February 6, 2023.  No services are scheduled.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.

Floyd was born September 9, 1948, in Des Moines, IA.  He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam from April 24, 1969 – November 9, 1970.

Jan 25, 2023

Terry M. Ensminger, 69, of Humboldt, IA, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at QHC Humboldt North Care Center.  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.

Terry was born September 3, 1953, in Keokuk, IA, the son of...

Jan 24, 2023

Roberta Joy Gales, 86, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.  Private family services will be held at a later date with Inurnment at the Vernon Township Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to Almost Home, 725 S. 32nd Street – Fort Dodge, IA 50501.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral...

Jan 20, 2023

Sheila Buck, 66, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  No services are scheduled.

Jan 15, 2023

Rebecca Ann Jacobson, 82, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.  Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Rev. John Elkin officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Interment...

Jan 13, 2023

William “Bill” Qualls, 69, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Paula J Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.  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.

William Qualls was born April 16, 1953...

Jan 10, 2023

Marlin “JR” Ilo Cromwell Jr., 56, of Webster City, IA, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.   A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South in Fort Dodge.  A private...

Jan 6, 2023

Derek Stalkfleet, 34, of Fort Dodge, IA, and formerly of Muscatine, IA, died Friday, January 6, 2023, at UnityPoint – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Jesus Mission Church, 509 Mulberry Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce...

Jan 2, 2023

Richard “Dick” P. Bockert, 86, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Some survivors include 2 sons:  Steven R. Bockert of Des Moines, IA and Scott P. Bockert of Las Vegas, NV; former daughter-in-law:  Laurie Bockert; grandchildren:   Bradley Bockert, Linsey Bockert and Bronsen Bockert; great grandchildren:   Caden Bockert,...

Jan 2, 2023

Richard “Dick” P. Bockert, 86, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, after a short and hard-fought battle with cancer.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort...

Dec 30, 2022

Baranaca Mercado, 56, of Brooklyn, NY, and formerly of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, December 30, 2022, in Brooklyn.  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.

Baranaca was born June 14, 1966, in Fort Dodge, the daughter...

Dec 25, 2022

Rosemary Helen Weiss, 89, of Fort Dodge, IA, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Christmas day at Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation.    Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 6, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 400 S. 13th Street, with Rev. Jerry Raether officiating.  Services will be livestreamed...

Dec 22, 2022

Wendy L. Townend, 51, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Dec 14, 2022

Sidney "Sid" Mitchell Long, age 62 of Lehigh, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his home. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Lehigh Senior Citizens Center, 114 Main Street.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral...

Dec 9, 2022

William Joseph Knierim Jr., 80, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Friday, December 9, 2022, at Friendship Haven.  Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at New Covenant Christian Church, 3318 5th Avenue South, with Pastor Mike Carmody officiating.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of...

Dec 6, 2022

Jeffery John Lennon, 56, son of Judy Lennon and the late John Lennon Jr., was fatally injured in a rollover accident on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.

He is survived by his mother Judy, his twin brother Jim, Joe, John and Jason and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held for immediate family at...

Dec 6, 2022

Joanne Ellen Petersen, 75, of Fort Dodge, IA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, surrounded by family at UnityPoint – Trinity Regional Medical Center.  A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, followed by a...

Nov 29, 2022

Missy Lynn (Henderson) Mueller, 41, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.  A celebration of life gathering will be held from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Light of the City Ministries, 2175 180th Street.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Arrangements are with...