OBITUARIES

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Russell O. Beaman

Russell O. Beaman

Feb 2, 2026

Russell O. Beaman, 95, of Adel, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Adel Chapel. Burial will follow at Winterset Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the...

Robert Crawford

Robert Crawford

Feb 1, 2026

Bob Crawford, 70, of Winterset, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Accura Healthcare of Creston.

Robert R. Crawford was born on March 2, 1955, in Winterset, Iowa, the son of Gene and Irene (Brokaw) Crawford. He attended Winterset schools and graduated from Winterset High in 1973.

Bob was a self-employed mechanic and spent most of his life in Winterset,...

Raymond Stuart Betz

Raymond Stuart Betz

Jan 31, 2026

Raymond “Ray” Stuart Betz, age 82, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away on January 31, 2026.

Ray was born on January 5, 1944, in Johnston, Iowa, to Robert Henry Betz and Virginia Amanda (Stuart) Betz. He grew up on the family farm, where his childhood was spent playing in the dirt, eating gooeyburgers, and learning a humility and quiet steadiness that stayed...

John Patrick McCarthy

John Patrick McCarthy

Jan 31, 2026

John Patrick McCarthy, 54, of West Des Moines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...

Grace Louise Wood Moore

Grace Louise Wood Moore

Jan 31, 2026

Grace Louise (Wood) Moore was born in Augusta, Michigan to Leon Dewain Wood and Ruth Marie Harvey Wood on September 13, 1920. She was later joined by her sister, Helen, in 1922, and her brother, Duane, in 1926.

Grace was educated at various country schools in Michigan. After graduating from high school in 1938 Grace had hoped to do some traveling,...

Barbara Crees

Barbara Crees

Jan 30, 2026

Barbara Ruth (Snethen) Crees, age 85, of West Des Moines, formerly of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 31st, 1940, the daughter of Jacob (Jake) Burt and Marjorie Marie (Freeman) Snethen in Davis City, Iowa.

Growing up, Barbara lived and worked on the family farm up until she graduated...

Sakina Barnes

Sakina Barnes

Jan 30, 2026

Sakina Barnes, 71 of Urbandale passed away Friday January 30th, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States in the late 70’s after marrying Frank Burke. She had two children Thai and Kelly. On October 11th of 2014 she married Steve Barnes. Their blended family consisted of four children, their significant others,...

Brenda Clement

Brenda Clement

Jan 29, 2026

Brenda Clement, 65, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on January 29, 2026, in Des Moines. She was born on September 17, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Services will not be held at this time.

Fred Jagger

Fred Jagger

Jan 29, 2026

Fred Jagger, age 85, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on January 29, 2026, at Madison County Health System after an extended illness, with his family by his side.

Fred was born on January 27, 1941, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Robert Sylvester and Ruby Lucille (Morrison) Jagger. He was raised in the Chariton, Iowa area and graduated from Chariton...

Reva Jean Owens

Reva Jean Owens

Jan 29, 2026

Reva Jean Owens, 79, of Adel, IA passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, IA. A graveside service will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Leon Cemetery in Leon, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made out to the Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center (911...

Kelly Lee Moore

Kelly Lee Moore

Jan 28, 2026

Kelly Lee Moore, age 64, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on January 28, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Kelly was born on March 19, 1961, in Lake City, Iowa, to George and Sarah (Gemberling) Zimmerman. From the very beginning, Kelly had a gentle spirit and a heart for caring for others.

Kelly was united in marriage...

Donald Leroy Lorenz

Donald Leroy Lorenz

Jan 28, 2026

Donald Leroy Lorenz (77) passed away on January 28, 2026. No services are planned at this time. Check back for updated information.

Phyllis Jean Travis

Phyllis Jean Travis

Jan 27, 2026

Phyllis Jean Travis, age 78, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Madison County Health Systems in Winterset.

Phyllis was born on April 15, 1947, in Paducah, Kentucky, the daughter of George Willard and Velda Gray (Milam) Torian. She attended high school in Ferndale, Michigan, graduating in 1965. Following graduation, she became a licensed beautician and later entered...

Kenneth Horn

Kenneth Horn

Jan 27, 2026

Kenneth Horn, 90, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Azria Care Winterset.

Kenneth Richard Horn was born on January 29, 1935, in Stuart, Iowa, the son of Ludwig “Ludie” and Della Mae (Baker) Horn. He began his education in Stuart before his family moved to Madison County, Iowa. There, he attended country school and later...

Jerry Burton Olsen

Jerry Burton Olsen

Jan 27, 2026

Jerry Burton Olsen, age 87, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was born on August 9, 1938, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to James and Maude (Brown) Olsen.

Jerry spent many years as an over-the-road truck driver, a line of work that suited his independence and work ethic. Later in life, he began working for DART, where he remained until his...

Ann Marie Button

Ann Marie Button

Jan 26, 2026

Ann Marie Button, 73, of Adel, IA, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family. At this time services are pending. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

Issam Al Hert

Issam Al Hert

Jan 24, 2026

Issam Al Hert (77) passed away on January 24, 2026. Interment was held on January 25, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at Es-Selam Cemetery, in Granger IA. 

Jeremy Phiakham

Jeremy Phiakham

Jan 23, 2026

Jeremy Faen Phiakham, age 67, of Des Moines, Iowa, was surrounded by his children as he peacefully passed away on January 23, 2026.Jeremy, also known as Faen by his loved ones, was born on February 3, 1958, in Ban Kengsadok, located in the Paksan District of the Bolikhamxay Province in the country of Laos. He was born to Kham Phiakhamta...

Jeffrey Warren

Jeffrey Warren

Jan 23, 2026

Jeffrey Warren, 60, of Prole, IA, passed away on January 23, 2026. A devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Jeffrey will be remembered for his work ethic, his love for the outdoors, and his dedication to family.

Jeffrey was born on December 12, 1965, in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up in Urbandale, Iowa, and graduated from Urbandale High School...

Balbir Kuar

Balbir Kuar

Jan 23, 2026

Balbir Kuar (68) passed away on January 23, 2026. Prayer service will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale) at 11:00 a.m. Check back for updated information and a complete obituary.

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