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Mark E. Martin
Dec 29, 2025
Mark Martin, 62, of Waterloo, IA, died Monday, December 29, 2025, at Pillar of Cedar Valley in Waterloo. A private family service will be held at a later date with inurnment at Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Dodge. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.
Sharon Ann Johnson
Dec 28, 2025
Sharon Ann Johnson, 83, of Jefferson, IA, died Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Accura HealthCare of Lake City with family by her side. Private family services will be held at a later date with inurnment at the Jefferson City Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.
Gary A. Buelt
Dec 27, 2025
Gary A. Buelt, 60, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Rev. John Elkin officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the...
William L. Franklin
Dec 25, 2025
William L. Franklin, 76, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Southfield Wellness Community in Webster City, IA. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM at VFW Post 10302 in Springfield, IL on January 4, 2026. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home...
Douglas "Doug" L. Thompson
Dec 22, 2025
Douglas “Doug” L. Thompson, 76, of Otho, IA, died Monday, December 22, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. A private family inurnment will take place at the Otho Cemetery Columbarium. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.
Douglas was born December 6, 1949, in Fort Dodge, the son...
Anthony "Tony" D. Van Every
Dec 13, 2025
Anthony “Tony” D. Van Every, 53, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his sister’s home. 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.
Anthony was born April 29, 1972, in Fort Dodge, the son of Margo M. (Cote) and David...
Marcy S. Patz
Dec 4, 2025
Marcy S. Patz, 72, of Manson, IA, died Thursday, December 4, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.
Marcy was born January 16, 1953, in Trinidad, CO, the daughter of Jose and Margie (Valdez) Santistevan. She attended school in...
Thomas John Harris
Nov 27, 2025
Thomas John Harris, 62, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home. Graveside services will be held at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.
Thomas was born August 2, 1963, in Syracuse, NY, the son of Diane J. (Dunn)...
Lyle E. Kraft
Nov 20, 2025
Lyle E. Kraft, 89, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, November 20, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Pastor Tom Nyman and Pastor Gary Kraft Jr. officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00...
Sue Ellen Marsh
Nov 19, 2025
Sue Ellen Marsh, 69, of Otho, IA, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical 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.
Sue was born April 15, 1956, in Lake City, IA, the daughter of Clifford...
Terrance A. Burke
Nov 18, 2025
Terrance A. Burke, 64, of Pomeroy, IA, and former longtime resident of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Accura HealthCare of Pomeroy. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date with inurnment at St. Olaf Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.
Terry...
Patricia A. Patterson
Nov 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patty (Patricia) Patterson
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and family member, Patty (Patricia) Patterson. Cherished by all who knew her, Patty was known for her kindness, warmth, and passionate spirit, which touched the lives of many throughout the years. She found great joy in her cats, horseback riding,...
Cheryl Jean Sorenson
Nov 1, 2025
Cheryl Jean Sorenson, 66, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, November 1, 2025, at her home. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.
Cheryl was born December 5, 1958, in Marceline, MO, the daughter of Burnley and Karen (Swan) Peterson. On October 18,...
Carolyn Jean Woodyard
Oct 28, 2025
Carolyn Jean Woodyard, 82, of Algona, IA, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Algona Manor. A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the American Legion, 601 Broad Street in Whittemore, IA 50598. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort...
Karen Ann Lundberg
Oct 26, 2025
Karen Ann Lundberg, 85, of Pomeroy, IA, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Fort Dodge, IA. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Evangelical Covenant Cemetery in Pomeroy. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.
Karen was born August 18, 1940, in Fort...
Ronald "Ron" D. Hoefling
Oct 26, 2025
Ronald “Ron” D. Hoefling, 69, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Accura HealthCare of Pomeroy. Memorial services will be held at 10AM on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at the First Covenant Church, 201 Avenue H – Fort Dodge, with Pastor Allen Redenius officiating. Inurnment will take place at McGuire Bend Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to...
Gregory Thomas "Brownie" Brown
Oct 10, 2025
Gregory Thomas “Brownie” Brown, 68, of Fort Dodge, IA, died unexpectedly from health complications on Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home. A private family inurnment at Corpus Christi Cemetery will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.
Gregory was born June 16, 1957, in...
Michael "Mike" David Mericle
Oct 8, 2025
Michael “Mike” David Mericle, 76, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Friendship Haven Celebration Center, 420 Kenyon Road. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery at...
John T. Ward
Oct 7, 2025
John T. Ward, 84, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Rotary Ann Senior Living in Eagle Grove, IA. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South. Graveside services will follow at 11:15 AM at North Lawn Cemetery, 2201 N....
Bryan T. Schnathorst
Oct 4, 2025
Bryan Todd Schnathorst, 67, of Miller, SD, died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with the Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.
Bryan was born August 29, 1958, the son of Alvin C. and Karen...
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