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Norma Hoag

Norma Hoag, 96, formerly of Manson, died March 30, 2025, at the Simpson Center of Friendship Haven. Memorial service and burial will be held in September. Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services are entrusted with the arrangements. Norma Kathryn Moline, daughter of E. Harold and Kathryn (Onnen) Moline, was born on January 11, 1929, in Knierim, Iowa. She was a 1946 graduate of Manson High School. On July 9, 1950, Norma married J. Milton Hoag. Norma was a teacher and homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, playing cards, reading and collecting antiques. She was a great cook and was active ...

Junior Hurlburt

Memorial services Mon April 7 at 10:30 AM United Methodist Church in Fenton. Visit Sun April 6 4:00 -6:00 PM at the Fenton American Legion. www.lentzfuneralhome.com

Thomas Brainerd

Thomas A. “Tom” Brainerd, 89, of Fort Dodge, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord Sunday, March 30, 2025, at his residence. Cremation rites have been entrusted with Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Tom is ...

Dr. John Duro

Dr. John Duro, 83, of Fort Dodge, passed away Monday March 31, 2025, at Simpson Health Center, Friendship Haven. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday April 5, 2025, at St. Marks Episcopal Church. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery with Military Rites by the U.S. Army ...

Dennis A. Stirling

Passed away at his home in Humboldt, on the morning of Thursday, March 27, 2025. He was born in Carroll, Iowa on June 22, 1944 to Theodore and Ruth Stirling. He grew up in Fort Dodge, Iowa and graduated from St. Edmond High School in 1962. Dennis attended community college and AIB. He ...

Helen Julius

Helen Carolyn Julius — age 91 — Deceased February 10, 2025. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 12th, at 10:00 AM, with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 AM at First Covenant Church, Fort Dodge, IA. Survivors include: children — Greg Julius of Simi Valley, CA; Barbara (Bruce) ...