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Faye “Buffy” Hansen

Faye A. “Buffy” Hansen, 88, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Stratford Specialty Care in Stratford, IA. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1023 S. 27th Street – Fort Dodge. A private family inurnment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. To view the complete obituary and leave online condolences for the family please visit www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Kenneth Cunningham

Kenneth W. Cunningham, a dedicated veteran, accomplished civil servant, and beloved family man, passed away on September 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 31, 1952 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Manford and Bonnie Cunningham, he graduated in 1970 and joined the United States Air ...

Monica Plantz

Monica L. Plantz, age 87, of Pocahontas, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Pocahontas Community Hospital surrounded by her family. Funeral Service is 10:30 AM, Monday, September 28, 2026, at Hope Church in Pocahontas, Iowa, with Pastor Dave Kott officiating. Burial will take place at Summit Hill Cemetery in Pocahontas. Visitation is from 4 – 6 PM, Sunday, September 27th at Powers Funeral Home in Pocahontas. Powers Funeral Home of Pocahontas, Iowa is handling the arrangements. For online condolences and obituaries, visit: www.PowersFH.net In lieu ...

Richard “Rick” Tinto III

Rick, 51, of Fort Dodge, died September 23, 2026, at his home. No services are scheduled. Memorials may be directed to the family. www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Aaron “Spanky” Swanson

Aaron "Spanky" Swanson, 50, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday September 28th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Survivors include his sons Christopher Remington and Hunter Swanson, mother Gayle ...

Stephen Ahrens

Stephen “Steve” Alan Ahrens, 78, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Deacon Joe Coleman officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Post 1856 and U.S. Air Force Honor Guard following the memorial service. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. A private family inurnment will take place at North Lawn Cemetery at a later date. ...