Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

09/03/2025

🤝 Did you know prearrangements aren’t tied to just one funeral home? If you’ve already made plans elsewhere, we can help you seamlessly transfer them to us—ensuring your wishes are honored and your family is cared for with the compassion you deserve.

Your peace of mind is our priority. 💙

09/02/2025

Thomas Gurnett, 69, of Clare, IA passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. Arrangements are currently pending.

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09/01/2025

Today, we pause to honor the hard work, dedication, and contributions of all workers—past and present—who help build and strengthen our communities. This Labor Day, may you find time to rest, reflect, and enjoy moments with those you cherish most.

08/30/2025

Gerita Lacina, 90, of Manson passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Manson. Arrangements are currently pending.

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08/30/2025

Celebration of Life for Norma Hoag will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Augustana Lutheran Church, Manson. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. with service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. The family requests no flowers. The memorials will be donated to local facilities in Manson.

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08/29/2025

James Richard Higgins, 88, of Fort Dodge, died August 27, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Covenant ...

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08/27/2025

Joyce Ann (Fertig) Smith, 88, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, passed away August 25th, 2025, surrounded by her family. A gathering for family and friends will be 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM at Gunderson Funeral Chapel in Fort Dodge. Interment will be h...

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08/27/2025

Planning ahead doesn’t have to happen all at once. 💸

With flexible payment options—monthly, quarterly, or even annual—you can make pre-planning your funeral more affordable and less stressful.

It’s a thoughtful way to protect your family from unexpected costs later on, while giving yourself peace of mind now. 💛🕊️

08/27/2025

Connie Rosemary Jondle, 68 of Fort Dodge, passed away 21 August 2025 at UnityPoint Health-Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.

Friends may call at the Gunderson Funeral Home at 1615 North 15th Street in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm for visit...

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08/25/2025

James "Jim" Despard, 87, of Ames, formerly of Manson, Iowa, died August 16, 2025 at the Israel Family Hospice House. Family and friends are invited to visitation at Weishaar Chapel in Manson, Iowa from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Graveside and military honors will follow at 4:0...

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