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Orville Jensen
Orville H. Jensen, 92, of Fort Dodge, died February 21, 2012 at Tompkins Memorial Health Center. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25 at Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Matthew Martens officiating. Interment will be held in North Lawn Cemetery with military honors presented by the V.F.W Post 1856. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Orville Jensen, the son of William and Linda (Peterson) Jensen, was born March 2, 1919. [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationPatty L. Palmer
The daughter of Bob and Dorothy Foughty of Fort Dodge, Iowa was taken home Tuesday February 21, 2012. Patty was born in Iowa Falls on November 22, 1941, and moved to Fort Dodge several years later. Patty was a graduate of Fort Dodge Senior High in 1959. Patty was married to Mike Palmer on August 22, 1959. She was the mother of five. Patty will be missed by those who knew her, and spent most of her adult life, helping others, including many who never [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationDoris Ann Brown
Doris Ann Brown, 84, of Fort Dodge passed away peacefully on Monday February 20, 2012. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday February 25, 2012 at the Celebration Center at Friendship Haven. Burial will take place at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, IA. The visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Doris was born in East St. Louis, IL on October 28, 1927 to George and Rachael Phillips. She grew [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationIsla Maxine Rupp
Isla M. Rupp, 93, of Winston Salem, North Carolina, formerly of Fort Dodge, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at The Oaks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The service honoring Isla’s life will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Interment will be in North Lawn Cemetery. The visitation is 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family. Isla is survived by her daughters, Linda (Phil) Angell, Lovell, [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationRonald R. Messerly
Ronald R. Messerly, 82, of Fort Dodge died on Sunday February 12, 2012 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday February 15, 2012 at North Lawn Cemetery with full military honors. Per Ron’s request there will be no visitation or viewing. Arrangements have been entrusted with Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Ron is survived by his wife Joan; son Michael J. (Linda) of Ankeny; daughters Laura L. (Jim) Richman and Julie J. (Mike) Shoopman both [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationHoward Hepburn
Howard W. Hepburn, 80, of Fort Dodge, died Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge from Pancreatic Cancer. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Monday, February 13, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Fort Dodge. Burial will be in North Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday at the Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Fort Dodge. He is survived by his five children, Jeff (Anne) Hepburn, Scott (Denise) Hepburn, Greg [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationMyra Joy Christopher
Myra Joy Christopher, 79, of Fort Dodge passed away on Wednesday February 8, 2012 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday February 11, 2012 at North Lawn Cemetery with a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Myra was born on a farm near Lake City, IA on January 8, 1933 [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationDon Bockoven
Don Bockoven, 77, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012, from bone cancer. Don prepared to meet the Lord Jesus Christ 48 years ago. Don was best known for his love for family and his love for Christ. Don wanted everyone to know that faith comes from God and not of ourselves (Ephesians 2:8,9). His passion in life was passing out a booklet entitled “Are You Ready to Meet God” by Billy Graham. He leaves behind his wife Jolleen of 59 years, and their children, Denise Osterberg [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationMarjorie Dannenbring
Marjorie Bone Dannenbring, 89, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. Services will be 11:00 AM Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge. The Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Fort Dodge is in charge of arrangements.
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationHelen Ibsen
Helen L. Ibsen, 75, of Fort Dodge, died Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. Services will be held at a later date. The Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. Helen is survived by her husband, John; three children, Daniel (Marion) Isben, David (Aniko) Isben, and Anna (Chad) Jones; 11 grandchildren; and her sister, Florence Barnett. She is preceded in death by her parents, a son, Scott Thomas; her brother, Don; four sisters, Elaine Maas, [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationDennis D. Marsh
Dennis D. Marsh, 78, of Otho passed away on Saturday February 4, 2012. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday February 8, 2012 at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel with burial following at Memorial Park Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Dennis was born in Lehigh, IA on April 5, 1933 to Ray and Effie Marsh. He grew up and attended Lehigh and [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationLouise Vinnes
Louise Vinnes, 87, of Fort Dodge, died Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Fort Dodge Villa Care Center. The service honoring Louise’s life will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Interment will be in North Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Louise is survived by her son Douglas; grandson Ryan; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Howard and [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationDoris J. Peterson
Doris J. Peterson, 84, of Fort Dodge, died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in the loving care of her family and Trinity Hospice. The service honoring Doris’ life will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 6, at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen Peters officiating. Interment will be in North Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Memorials may be directed to [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationRobert Dean Olson
Robert D. Olson, 73, of Fort Dodge, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at his residence in the loving care of his family and Trinity Hospice. The service honoring Robert’s life will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7, at the Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen Peters officiating. Interment will be in the Bethel Owen Cemetery at Pilot Mound. The visitation is 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Memorials may be directed to the discretion [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationJames A. Viers
Jim A. Viers, 77 of Rockwell City passed away on Monday January 30, 2012 with his family by his side at Careage Nursing Home in Fort Dodge. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday February 3, 2012 at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel with Jeremiah Rice officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, IA. The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Jim was born on January 15, 1935 [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationC.J. Chuck Lyman
Charles Joseph Woehrle Lyman, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at his home in Fort Dodge on Saturday, January 28, 2012. He was 84. Services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday at Corpus Christi Church with Rev. Patrick Walsh celebrating the Mass Of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Corpus Christi Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday at the Gunderson Funeral Home in Fort Dodge. He was born to Joseph W. and Dorothy B. Woehrle [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationAlma Theiss
Alma Theiss, age 100, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the Fort Dodge Villa Care. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge with Rev. Lyle Hansen officiating. Burial will be in the North Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, January 30th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Fort Dodge. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Dorothy Theiss and [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationMervin Thompson
Mervin L. Thompson, 83, of Fort Dodge, died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Fort Dodge Villa Care Center. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Sunday at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Sersland officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Sunday at the Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Fort Dodge. Burial will be at the North Lawn Cemetery on Monday January 30, 2012 with full military honors conducted by the V.F.W. Post #1856 and the Iowa Army National [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationEileen D. Luckenbill
Eileen D. Luckenbill, 58, of Fort Dodge passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday January 28, 2012 at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel. The visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Eileen was born in Fort Dodge on November 6, 1953 to Harold and Dena Evans. She grew up and attended school in [...]
View Obituary & Arrangement InformationSheryl E. Forbes
Sheryl E. Forbes, 68, of Fort Dodge passed away January 25, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at the First Congregational UCC Church in Fort Dodge with Pastor Gary Bird officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Fort Dodge. A private family visitation will be held at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services prior to the funeral. Sheryl Elaine Nelson, daughter of Roy E. and Clara A. Nelson, was born November 3, 1943 [...]
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