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Norris Overdahl

Celebrating a Life Well Lived: April 5, 1936 – September 5, 2024** Born on April 5, 1936, in Badger, Iowa, and leaving us peacefully on September 5, 2024, this remarkable individual embraced a life filled with love, adventure, and service. A proud graduate of Fort Dodge High School in 1954, he went on to attend FDJC and Buena Vista College. His commitment to his country was evident in his service with the 133rd Air National Guard in Fort Dodge and the USAF Reserve in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1960, he embarked on a successful career with Hormel Foods Corporation, thriving in various ...

Beverly Essing

Beverly Ann Essing, 88, of Humboldt, IA, and formerly of Fort Dodge and Manson, IA, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital — Long Term Care. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Rolling Hills Community Church, 2891 N. 15th Street — Fort Dodge, with Pastor David Barton officiating. 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

Teresa Alexander

Teresa E. Alexander, 87, of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday September 19, 2024, at Laurens Care Center in Laurens. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. A visitation will take place Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 4:00 PM ...

Michael Stoebe

Michael Gregory Stoebe was born on February 3, 1995 to Dr. Elizabeth and Kurt Stoebe in Humboldt, IA. He died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 18th from complications relating to brain cancer. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity ...

Edward West

A Celebration of Life will be held for Edward LeRoy West on October 6, 2024 from 1-3 PM at Bob Heun Shelter at Kennedy Park 1415 Nelson Ave, Fort Dodge, IA. Edward LeRoy West, 81, of Dubuque, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 12, 2024. A private burial will be held at a later date ...

Joyce Marie Schulze Hanson Thompson

Joyce Marie Schulze Hanson Thompson, died peacefully at home on September 18, 2024 in Warminster, Pennsylvania. Joyce was born on July 8, 1932 in Deer Creek Township, Webster County, Iowa. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Thompson, formerly of Lincoln; her son, John Hanson (Kathy) of ...