Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

03/31/2026

Keith Garlock, 64, of Fort Dodge, passed away at his home on March 28, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Keith Donald Garlock, son of Darrell and Carol (Ulrich) Garlock, was born on March 6, 19...

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03/30/2026

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03/27/2026

Diane Larson, 67, of Fort Dodge passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA. Arrangements are currently pending.

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03/25/2026

Austin Edward Humphrey, 32, of Humboldt, passed away unexpectedly at his home of natural causes on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Arrangements are currently pending.

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03/24/2026

Sylvia Cornell, 80, of Fort Dodge, died March 19, 2026, at Journeys of Friendship Haven.
Memorial visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel with graveside service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery.

Sylvia J. Spirek was bo...

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03/20/2026

Sylvia Cornell, 80, of Fort Dodge, died March 19, 2026, at Journeys of Friendship Haven.
Memorial visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services with graveside service at 11:00 a.m. Thursday.

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03/20/2026

Carole was born on November 3rd, 1942, in Waterloo, Iowa to Edward Darrow and Mae (Grove) Darrow. She married Kenneth (Doc) Williams on July 25th, 1959, in Fort Dodge. She and Doc owned and operated Doc’s Corner for many years. All of their customers soon became friends. She enjoyed spending time wi...

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03/19/2026

Michael “Mike” Timothy Utley, 65, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fort Dodge, Iow...

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03/19/2026

Carole Williams, 83, of Fort Dodge, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at home. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fort Dodge.

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03/19/2026

As the first blooms of spring begin to appear, we’re reminded that the beauty we see today was thoughtfully planted long before the season arrived. 🌼🌿 Each flower is a testament to careful planning, patience, and love.

In much the same way, preplanning your funeral is a meaningful gift to those you cherish. By making decisions in advance, you plant seeds of comfort and clarity—lifting burdens and allowing your family to focus on remembrance, healing, and celebrating a life well lived. 🤍

This spring, consider the peace of mind that comes from planning ahead. Just as gardens flourish with preparation, so too can your legacy.

We’re here to guide you every step of the way. 🌸


03/18/2026

James “Randy” Fisher (78) passed away on March 12, 2026, at Friendship Haven. An informal Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 23, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fort Dodge.

Born July 24th,1947, in Des Moines, IA, Randy graduated from Des ...

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03/18/2026

Kelly Gene Michelsen, 55 of Fort Dodge IA, passed away on Friday, March 13,2026. His wishes were for cremation and a private family memorial gathering.

Kelly was born in Des Moines, IA on May 13th,1970. He is survived by his two brothers, Bryan (Jessica) Michelsen of Winterset, IA and Jamie ...

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