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“Marty” Kenneth Patterson

Sept 20, 1944 – Aug 7, 2026 Marty Patterson of Wayzata, MN took the hand of Jesus on Friday, Aug. 7th. Marty was a man of faith, known for his kindness, humility & humor. He was born & raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa and was a 1962 graduate from Fort Dodge High School. He also graduated ...

Robert “Bob” Ehlers

Robert “Bob” E. Ehlers, 81, of Rockwell City, IA, died Sunday, August 9, 2026, at his home. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Alta Golf and Country Club, 601 E. 6th Street – Alta, IA 51002. Memorials may be directed to the family. 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

Ann Roberson

Ann M. Roberson, 79, passed away at her home Tuesday, August 11, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Fort Dodge, on Friday, August 14, 2026. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 1:00 to 3:00 PM also at Good Shepherd ...

Del Sandvig

Funeral services for Del Sandvig, 104, will be held Fri. at 12PM at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. www.masonlindhart.com

Neil “Skeeter” Richardson

Neil “Skeeter” Richardson, age 74, of Fonda, formerly of Laurens, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt, Iowa. Funeral Service is 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Powers Funeral Home in Laurens, Iowa, with Pastor Rita Cordell officiating. Burial will take place in the Laurens Cemetery near Laurens. Visitation is from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Saturday, at Powers Funeral Home in Laurens before the service time. Powers Funeral Home of Laurens, Iowa is handling the arrangements. For online condolences and obituaries, visit: ...

Earl Hoversten

Earl Hoversten died on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Services will be held at a later date. Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com).