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Michael Mericle

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 a later date. 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

Karen Rice

Karen VerLea Rice of Des Moines went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2025. Karen was born on December 22, 1947, raised in Fort Dodge, the daughter of Doran and Bethel Staver. The family will be receiving friends and family for visitation from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, October 14, ...

Gregory Brown

A private family inurnment for "Brownie" will be held at Corpus Christi Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Jack Allen Yates

Jack Allen Yates, age 76, funeral services Wednesday, October 15th, at 10:30 at Badger Lutheran Church. Visitation Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM funeral home. www.laufersweilerfuneralhome.com

Donald Burton

Donald L. Burton, 92, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM TODAY Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in West Ullensvang Cemetery, Thor. A visitation will begin 1 hour ...

William Joseph “Billy” Mann

William Joseph Mann “Billy,” 35, was born on October 3rd, 1990, to Dave and Carol (Kinney) Mann. He passed away on Thursday, October 9th, 2025. He is survived by his parents, brother Brian (Ange Krause) Mann of New Hope, MN, sister Beth (Brian) Cutsor and their children Lila and Nora of ...