Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

05/02/2026

Sandra White, 81, of Fort Dodge, passed away under hospice care at Trinity Regional Medical Center on April 24, 2026.
Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel.

Sandra Mae Appel, daughter of Vince and Svea (Nelso...

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04/29/2026

After a lifetime spent walking fairways, chasing birdies, and savoring every round, James (Jim) Vernon Wilke, Jr. completed his final putt, stepping off the 18th green and into eternal peace on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

A Celebration of Life for Jim Wilke, 83, will be from 2 PM to 5 PM on Ma...

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04/29/2026

Funeral traditions have changed a lot over the years.

If you had to choose today, which would you prefer?
🪦 Burial
🔥 Cremation
🤔 I’m not sure yet

Let us know in the comments. There’s no wrong answer—thinking ahead simply helps ensure your wishes are known.


04/27/2026

Robert “Bob” Pederson, 84, of Badger passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Badger Lutheran Church with Pastor Scott Meier officiating. Burial will follow at Blossom Hill Cemetery...

04/27/2026

Laura Ann Johnson, 70, of Dayton, died Friday, April 24, 2026, in MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines from the result of a car accident.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday May 1, 2026, at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel in Fort Dodge. A private family graveside service will ...

04/27/2026

Alan Thorson, 75, of Fort Dodge, died suddenly at his home on April 25, 2026.

Memorial visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services is entrusted w...

04/22/2026

“Believe in the magic of the season.” ✨🌎

Spring reminds us that even the smallest seeds can grow into something beautiful. This Earth Day, we celebrate the wonder of the world around us and the simple ways we can care for it—today and for generations to come.

04/21/2026

Obituary is pending. Donations should be made to the Almost Home humane society.

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04/18/2026

Amber Marie Spencer, 40, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, passed away on April 17, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M., Wednesday, April 22, at Gunderson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, April 23, 2026, also at Gunderson Funeral Home.

Amber was born o...

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