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John Smith

John E. Smith, 82, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home, 923 1st Avenue South, with Rev. John Elkin officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. The family encourages you to wear your Hawkeye gear. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Michael (Mike) Bass

68, formerly of Harcourt, IA, passed away May 15, 2026. He is survived by his wife Jolene Peterson, and siblings Bob, Charlie, Shirley, Donna & Kathy.

John Smith

Memorial services will be at 5 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior. www.brucesfuneralhome.com

Monte Haukoos

Funeral Tues. May 19 at 10:30 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt. Visit Mon. 4:00-7:00 PM at the Church in Humboldt. www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

James P. Byson

James P. Byson, Sr., 84, of Barnum passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 peacefully at home with family. Funeral services will be at 12:00 pm Saturday, May 16, 2026 in the chapel of Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Burial will follow in North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will begin at 10:00 am prior ...

Ellen J. Lemberg

Ellen Jane Lemberg, 101, of Badger, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at the Badger Lutheran Church with Pastor Scott Meier officiating. Interment will follow at North Lawn Cemetery, Fort Dodge. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM also at the Badger Lutheran Church. Ellen is survived by her son, Randy (Karen) Lemberg, Humboldt; daughter-in-law, Jean Lemberg of Badger; eight grandchildren, Sarah, Josh, Zach, Kyle, Cory, ...