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John LeRoy Morman
Jul 20, 2025
John LeRoy Morman, age 79, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral Services with Military Honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Memorials may...
Richard Hugh Jones
Jul 18, 2025
Richard Hugh Jones, age 78, of Perry, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. A funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at First...
Carl Christensen
Jul 18, 2025
Carl Christensen, 69, of Winterset, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Carl Vernon Christensen was born on February 14, 1956, to Carl and Lucille (Dick) Christensen. He spent most of his life between Winterset and Indianola, Iowa. Known for his rebellious character, Carl was a true free spirit who enjoyed traveling and connecting with people wherever...
Scott Thomas Elliott
Jul 17, 2025
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Elliott, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Waukee, Iowa, at the age of 69. Scott left us due to natural causes.
Born on December 28, 1955, Scott was the son of Gaylon and Phyllis Elliott. He had a proud career...
Laurie Rasmus
Jul 17, 2025
Laura “Laurie” (Cruikshank) Rasmus, age 62, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully in Jesus at her home, with her loving family by her side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Laurie was born on March 13th, 1963, in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Thomas Gordon and Marilyn Jean (Geiger) Cruikshank. Even though she was born in Massachusetts, she always...
Ellen N. Copeland
Jul 17, 2025
Ellen N. Copeland, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Adel, Iowa on July 17, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born on December 5, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa to Ralph and Margaret (DeCamp) Copeland. Ellen graduated from Adel High School in 1963.
Ellen dedicated 33 years of her life to serving as a dispatcher for the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office,...
Teresa Gourd
Jul 15, 2025
Teresa Eileen Gourd of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on July 15, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was born on July 9th, 1959 to Charlene Mary (Young) Gourd and Stanley Alvin Gourd. Teresa graduated from Des Moines Technical High School, Gem City College in Quincy, Illinois, and Des Moines Area Community College. Over the course of her career, she...
Raymond "Ray" Hilken
Jul 15, 2025
Obituary ~ "Ray" / "Papa Ray" HILKEN April 26, 1939 to July 15, 2025
Ray was born in Martin county MN, the youngest of 4 children to Henry Hilken and Margaret Hilken, néE Atzenhoefer. He was baptized into the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church, and he was raised on a farmstead in Monterey. He attended school in Trimont, MN....
Wayne Caudle
Jul 15, 2025
Wayne L. Caudle, 74, of Winterset, left this world peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Wayne was born on June 25, 1951, in Winterset, Iowa, to Philip and Shirley (Day) Caudle. He was raised in rural Madison County, where he spent his youth on the farm; memories he cherished and shared often through stories....
Kurtis Sandre
Jul 14, 2025
Kurtis Sandre, Age 67, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on July 14th, 2025 at his residence.
No services are planned at this time and cremation has taken place.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com
Arnold Eugene Delbridge M.D.
Jul 13, 2025
Arnold E. Delbridge, M.D., a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and respected member of the Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Waverly, and Marshalltown, IA, medical communities, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born and raised on the shortgrass prairies near Howes, South Dakota, Arnold’s journey began in a one-room schoolhouse and led to a life defined by decades of...
James Albert Roberts
Jul 13, 2025
James (Jim) Albert Roberts, age 85, of Urbandale, passed from this earth on July 13th, 2025 at Kavanagh House in Des Moines.
Jim was born the fourth son of Kenneth and Ann (Maricle) Roberts on April 10, 1940 in Waterloo, IA. He attended first and second grade in Brandon, IA and completed his elementary education at St. John’s Grade School in...
Ismail Oliver
Jul 10, 2025
Ismail Tauheed Oliver (47) passed away on July 10, 2025. A visitation will be held at Christ Apostolic Temple (1230 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316) on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m.
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Donna Lynn Stout
Jul 10, 2025
Donna Lynn Stout, age 73, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away on July 10, 2025.
Born on November 5, 1951, in the Quad Cities to Donald and Evelyn (née Voss) Stout, Donna spent the majority of her life in the area she called home, where the gentle currents of the Mississippi River were a constant companion and source of joy. Eight years...
Eugene Donald Peel
Jul 10, 2025
Eugene (Gene) Donald Peel, 82, of Perry, Iowa passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 at MercyOne West Lakes Hospital. He was born May 3,1943 in Perry, Iowa, the son of Donald and Martha Peel.
Many days of Gene’s early life were spent helping his grandparents on the Kastner farm. He had many fond memories of time spent there with his...
Barbara Ann Field
Jul 10, 2025
Barbara Ann Field, age 77, of Perry, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 10, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will take place at Woodward Cemetery in Woodward. Memorial...
Arlee Beckerdite
Jul 9, 2025
Arlee Beckerdite, 80, died July 9th at Kavanaugh Hospice House in Des Moines, IA, following a prolonged illness.
She was born April 24th, 1945, in Clinton, IA, the daughter of John Daniel Boothby and Bernetta Ruth (Hass) Boothby.
Arlee graduated from Miles High School, Miles, IA, with the class of 1962. Following graduation, she attended Patricia Stevens Finishing School in...
Bill Smith
Jul 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William “Bill” Craig Smith, who left us peacefully on July 9, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on July 15, 1961, in Storm Lake, Iowa, Bill lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family.
Bill, a passionate self-employed drilling technician and operator, was deeply respected...
Steve Harms
Jul 9, 2025
Steven Cal Harms, 74, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2025. He was born to parents Calvin and Iris Harms on December 20, 1950 in Sumner, Iowa. Steve is the oldest of three siblings, all of whom survive him. He leaves behind an inspiring legacy.
He graduated from Upper Iowa University in 1973 with a degree...
Art Knutson
Jul 8, 2025
Arthur (“Art”) Kenneth Knutson entered God’s Kingdom and was welcomed through the heavenly gates on July 8, 2025, following a brief illness from a stroke. According to his wishes, he was able to be in his own home when he passed, lovingly surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 22, 1929, during the Great Depression on a farm near...
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