Stephen Alan Ahrens Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Stephen Alan Ahrens of Fort Dodge, Iowa. Stephen, born on October 9, 1947, passed away on September 15, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert H. Ahrens and Betty J. Ahrens (Johnson); his son Joseph Ahrens; his brother Michael Ahrens (Shirley); and his parents-in-law, Jim and Lucy Johnson.
He is survived by: his wife Christine M. Ahrens of Fort Dodge; his children, Michael Ahrens of Fort Dodge, Alyssa Dempsey (Larry) of North Carolina and Ashley Ahrens-Parks (Sean) of Duncombe, IA; his grandchildren, Olivia, Chloe, Lawrence and Samuel; and his siblings, Bruce Ahrens (Rosie) of Fort Dodge and Sue Moore (Mike) of Fort Dodge.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Historic Bruce Funeral Home (923 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 5:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
