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Richard “Ike” Nelson

Richard "Ike" Nelson, 93, of Fort Dodge passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Friendship Haven. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, March 21, 2026 at First United Methodist Church. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at 1:30 PM Saturday at North ...

Dr. William “Bill” Giddings

William (Bill) Glenn Giddings, 79, departed this life and entered his heavenly rest on March 12, 2026, surrounded by his family at home. Bill was born to Virgil G. and Elvina M. Nelson Giddings on October 3, 1946, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He grew up in Humboldt, Iowa with his parents and older ...

Stephanie “Skip” Waddell

A Mass of Christian Burial for Stephanie Waddell will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spirit Lake. Interment will be at St. Margarets Cemetery. A visitation will be on Monday, March 23rd from 5:00-6:30 PM at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in ...

Roger Hanson

Roger Hanson, 67, of Duncombe passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home. Private family services are planned with Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Roger is survived by his brother Johnie Hanson of Illinois, sister Marlene Hanson of Fort Dodge, sister-in-law Janice Hanson of Duncombe, ...

Sharon K. Chantland

Private Family Graveside: Sat. March 21st at Indian Mound Cemetery. Public Visitation: 10:00 am - 12 noon Sat. Mason-Lindhart. www.masonlindhart.com

Natasha Hickox

Natasha Jean Hickox, 47, of Fort Dodge, IA, died Monday, March 16, 2026, at her home. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. www.brucesfuneralhome.com