OBITUARIES

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Eva Short

Eva Short

Jul 1, 2025

Eva Short, 91, of Winterset, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning July 1, 2025 at the Guthrie County Hospital.

She was born on April 10, 1934 to her parents, Paul and Edith (Robinson) Jamison of Madison County, Iowa. She was proud to be born at the first hospital in Winterset, that was started by her aunt and uncle. Eva graduated from Winterset...

Marjorie Irene Fogler

Marjorie Irene Fogler

Jun 29, 2025

Marjorie Irene Fogler, 91, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

She was born as Marjorie Irene Golightly on January 16, 1934 to Lloyd and Hilda Golightly in rural Earlham, IA. She attended Van Meter High School and Northwest Missouri State College where she studied Elementary Education. After college, she met and married her late husband, Robert...

Dixie Conkling

Dixie Conkling

Jun 29, 2025

Dixie Lee (Drake) Conkling, 88, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025.

Dixie was born on July 19, 1936, in Dallas, Iowa, to Fred and Myrtle (Phillips) Drake. She grew up in a lively household with siblings Riley, Freda, Johnny, Beverly, Charlotte, and Roberta, later joined by two younger sisters, Carolyn and Judy. Dixie had a joyful childhood...

Terri Miller

Terri Miller

Jun 28, 2025

Terri Lynn McDonald Miller was born on August 29th to Dennis and Sheenie McDonald. She cherished her siblings, Denise (Jeff) Bichel, Darin (Elisabeth) McDonald, and Matthew (Tina) McDonald as well as her many nieces and nephews.

A 1980 graduate of Winterset High School, she went on to earn her degree in education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1985. She...

Jacob Lee Thacker

Jacob Lee Thacker

Jun 27, 2025

Jacob Lee Thacker, 16, of Adel, IA, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 in Grimes, IA. A sharing of memories will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Living Faith Church in Clive, IA, with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m. A visitation will continue after the service until 8:00 p.m. A private family burial...

Mayom J Jok Jr.

Mayom J Jok Jr.

Jun 27, 2025

Mayom Jok Jr passed away on June 26, 2025. Services are pending, check back for updated information.

Jok Jr. was born at Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines IA.He was born on February 25, 2007. He was born during the snow time and it was very snowy weather.  He graduated from Johnston High school May 27, 2025, and he died on June...

Phuong Nguyen

Phuong Nguyen

Jun 27, 2025

cáo phó 

Trong niềm tín thác vào Chúa Kitô Phục Sinh và Lòng Chúa Thương Xót.

Gia đình chúng con xin kính báo đến quý linh mục, tu sĩ nam nữ, quý thân tộc nội ngoại

và thân hữu xa gần, người thân yêu của chúng con:

Anh Đa Minh NGUYỄN CÔNG PHƯƠNG

Sinh ngày 15 tháng 12 năm 1970 tại Biên Hòa, Việt Nam.

Đã...

Nichole Cleghorn

Nichole Cleghorn

Jun 27, 2025

No services are planned at this time.

Eric Michael Heimerman

Eric Michael Heimerman

Jun 26, 2025

Eric Michael Heimerman, age 40, of Perry, Iowa, passed away on June 26, 2025. Born on December 11, 1984, to Gene and Sue (née Schori) Heimerman, Eric spent his early years in Perry, Iowa, where his deep love for the outdoors and adventurous spirit first began to take root.

Eric was never one to follow the beaten path. A free spirit...

Phyllis Sue Rote

Phyllis Sue Rote

Jun 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Phyllis Sue Rote, or Babe as her friends and family called her. Babe was born May 13, 1931, and passed away on June 25, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years old. A celebration of life will be held at the First Christian...

Linda J. Heiken

Linda J. Heiken

Jun 25, 2025

Linda J. Heiken, age 70, of Adel, Iowa, passed away on June 25, 2025, after a long battle with lupus. Born on January 6, 1955, in California, Linda was the daughter of George and Lulu Smith.

Linda attended Des Moines Technical High School, where she graduated in 1973. Throughout her life, she was known for her loving and caring nature, always...

Maria Evans

Maria Evans

Jun 25, 2025

In Memory of Maria C. Evans (née Duran)

Maria C. Evans, affectionately known as “Mary” by her family and friends, was born Maria C. Duran on May 28, 1932, in the Los Angeles area. She was the eldest of four daughters born to Pedro and Isaura Duran. Her sisters—Evangelina, Isabel, and Chimera—met and married their husbands in California, where they established...

James Harlan Miller

James Harlan Miller

Jun 24, 2025

James Harlan "Jim" Miller entered God's glory on June 24, 2025 at the age of 79.

Jim had an incredible gift for making others feel comfortable and valued. Whether reconnecting with old friends or meeting new people, he effortlessly formed lasting bonds. His humor, teasing spirit, and knack for giving affectionate nicknames to loved ones (and even his cars and the...

Juma Wik

Juma Wik

Jun 23, 2025

Juma Wik passed away on June 23, 2025. Services are pending. Check back for updated information and a complete obituary.

Connie Friar

Connie Friar

Jun 23, 2025

Connie (McFarling-Wesley) Friar, 80, of Adel, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, with her daughter by her side.

Visitation will be held Saturday, June 28, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel, followed by a funeral at 11:00 a.m. at the same location. Connie’s wish was that attendees wear bright colors in celebration of her...

Amanda Capps

Amanda Capps

Jun 23, 2025

Amanda Jean Capps, age 47, of Saint Charles, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2025 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

She was born on August 2, 1977, to Laura (Larson) Hunter and William Powell. She graduated with an associate’s degree from Vatterott College and worked as an Associate in the Winterset Community School District. Amanda enjoyed working with...

Curtis (Curt) Wayne Konkler

Curtis (Curt) Wayne Konkler

Jun 22, 2025

Curtis Wayne Konkler, 73, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at the Kavanagh Hospice House, surrounded by the two people he loved most, his loving wife Bev and son Donavon.

Born on July 27, 1951, in Oakes, North Dakota, Curt lived a life marked by service, generosity, and quiet strength. After high school, he joined the United...

Christopher Michael Obraza

Christopher Michael Obraza

Jun 21, 2025

Christopher Michael Obraza (46) of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on June 21, 2025. No services are planned at this time. Check back for updated information.

Carol Ann Morris

Carol Ann Morris

Jun 21, 2025

Carol Ann Morris, 81, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. Born on January 19, 1944, to Jean and Chester Batterton in Port Huron, Michigan. Carol lived a life rooted in faith, creativity, generosity, and deep love for her family.

A fiercely entrepreneurial spirit, Carol worked as a beautician for many years, running her own business with...

LaVonne Ann Jacobe

LaVonne Ann Jacobe

Jun 21, 2025

Services are pending at this time.

LaVonne Ann Jacobe, a beloved figure known for her unwavering spirit and dedication to her family, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Van Wert, Iowa, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 11, 1954, in Iowa City, Iowa, LaVonne grew to embrace life with a vibrant zest that touched everyone she encountered.

LaVonne's...