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Marty H. Murray

Marty Murray, 71, of Lehigh, passed away on October 22, 2026, of congestive heart failure. Marty Howard Murray was born August 19, 1955, the second child of William A. and Esther I. (Knox) Murray. He matriculated through the Central Webster Schools and received his GED. He later graduated from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with certifications in water and wastewater treatment. He worked for the cities of Webster City and Ames, retiring in 2015. He enjoyed farming with his brothers, working on almost anything with his son, grandsons, and friends, and spending time ...

Steven Wertz

Steven D. Wertz peacefully passed away at his home on October 20, 2026. Steve was born on June 14, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is survived by his sister, Roseann (Tim) Knutson of Campbellsville, Kentucky; two nieces, Brinda Terzich of Chanhassen, Minnesota, and Tenille Goodhue of ...

Christopher Renfroe

Christopher “Chris” B. Renfroe, 72, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Thursday, October 29, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. No services will be scheduled. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. To view the full obituary and leave online condolences for the family please visit www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Mary Carlson

Mary Frances (Adams) Carlson, 81, of Fort Dodge, IA went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Thursday, October 29, surrounded by her family. A Rosary will be held at 4:45 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026, followed by visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gunderson Funeral Home & ...

Denny L. Spencer

Denny L. Spencer, 75, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Private family services will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. www.laufersweilerfuneralhome.com

Roger Taylor

Roger F. Taylor, 76, of Fort Dodge, died October 22, 2026, at Rotary Senior Living Nursing Home. Memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Friday, November 6, at Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday November 7, at Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Services with interment to follow in the Dayton Cemetery.