Longtime Breda Resident John Joseph Forke Dies at 79

Funeral services are pending for the longtime community member.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:28pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a small-town main street scene, with soft pools of warm color and light, conceptually representing the close community ties in Breda, Iowa.The passing of a longtime Breda resident reflects the close-knit nature of small-town life and the importance of local funeral homes in honoring community members.Breda Today

John Joseph Forke, a 79-year-old resident of Breda, Iowa, has passed away. Funeral arrangements are currently pending at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll.

Why it matters

Forke was a longtime member of the Breda community, and his passing will be felt by many who knew him over the decades. Local funeral homes play an important role in honoring the lives of community members.

The details

Details about Forke's life and the circumstances surrounding his passing have not been released. The Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll is handling the pending funeral arrangements.

  • John Joseph Forke passed away on April 6, 2026.

The players

John Joseph Forke

A 79-year-old longtime resident of Breda, Iowa.

Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home

The funeral home in Carroll, Iowa that is handling the pending funeral arrangements for John Joseph Forke.

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The takeaway

The loss of a long-standing community member like John Joseph Forke is felt deeply in small towns like Breda, where residents often know each other for decades. Funeral homes play a vital role in honoring the lives of those who have passed away and providing comfort to grieving families and friends.