Marilyn L. Bishop, 91, formerly of Fort Dodge, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, surrounded by love in the home of her daughters. Born in Fort Dodge on July 18, 1934, to Dorothy and Frank Anderson, Marilyn grew up on her parents’ farm near Clare, Iowa, ...

Bruce Stanley Behrens (Bear) Bruce Stanley Behrens, born on September 8, 1952, passed away on January 6, 2026. Bruce was born and raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa, where he spent most of his early years. In his 30s, he relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, where he would spend the remainder of his ...

Visitation is 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 10, at Berean Assembly of God Church, Pleasant Hill, followed by service at 11 a.m. with lunch immediately afterward. www.desmoinescremation.com

Ron Newsum, age 87, of Fort Dodge, Iowa passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, following a short illness. Ron was born on September 12, 1938. He attended St. Edmond High School and went on to enjoy a long and successful career with Farm Bureau Financial Services, where he was known for his ...

Phillip “Phil” R. Baker, 71, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort ...

Celebration of life will be 11 am Sat Jan 10 at LifeGate Fellowship Church in Humboldt. Visit 4-6 pm Friday, January 9th at the church. www.lentzfuneralhome.com