OBITUARIES

May 14, 2025

On May 14, 2025, Earl Einar Sande passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Earl was born August 4, 1933, in Dakota City, Iowa to parents Einar and Gladys (Jensen) Sande. He was the oldest of two children. His younger brother, Neal, preceded him in death by only a month. Earl and Neal were known for their sense of humor as kids...

May 13, 2025

Richard William Engler, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Kings Garden, Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, Iowa. Services will be held at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, June 14th, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon will be served in the church hall by the St....

May 13, 2025

Diane Irene Miller, age 91, passed away after a long and impactful life on May 13th, 2025 at her home in Perry, IA. Funeral services will be at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel with visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. and memorial service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online...

May 12, 2025

Delila Kae Deardorff, born on June 14, 1949, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, transitioned peacefully to her eternal home on May 12, 2025, while surrounded by love at Edencrest of Adel. She lived a life that was a testament to faith, joy, and unwavering dedication, both in her family and in her service to others.

Delila embarked on a remarkable journey serving...

May 11, 2025

Kody William Daniels (32) passed away on May 11, 2025. A public visitation will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale, Iowa, 50322) from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  A burial will follow on Saturday, May 17th at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Emmons, Minnesota, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu...

May 10, 2025

Janet Marie Reiter, 66, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, surrounded by the people she loved most. 

Born in Des Moines on September 7, 1958, to Thomas and Mary Flanagan, Janet was the beloved, only daughter in a household of four children. She spent part of her youth...

May 10, 2025

Martha Olsen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 10, 2025, at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on May 8, 1937, in rural Guthrie County, Iowa, to Elmore and Mary Ludwig. Martha's early life was shaped by her upbringing on a farm in rural Casey, Iowa, an experience that instilled...

May 7, 2025

Judith “Judy” Ann (Behlmer) Tieskoetter of Des Moines, IA, passed away on May 7, 2025, at home. A visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Urbandale, IA, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., with a Rosary at 6:30 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at The Basilica of Saint...

May 6, 2025

Allen Ray Stevenson, 61, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Allen was born on July 6, 1963, to Harvey Jr. and Carol (Hoeness) Stevenson and was raised by his grandmother, Lura Hoeness. A lifelong Iowan, Allen called many communities home throughout his life, including Rolfe, Winterset, Pocahontas, and Jefferson. He graduated high...

May 6, 2025

Harold Adams, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, in West Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 13, 1933, in Red Oak, Iowa, and lived a long life marked by charm, kindness and quiet strength. Harold will be remembered for his deep love of people, unfailing politeness, and steady presence in the lives...

May 5, 2025

Toni Jean Fuller Merfeld, founder and former President of Metro West Learning Center (now Balance Autism Metro West) in Clive and a leader in Iowa’s special education community, died unexpectedly on May 5, 2025.

Toni was a teacher, advocate, mentor, and friend to so many in her professional life. She was an organizer, demonstrator, and champion for policies that lifted up...

May 4, 2025

Virginia H. Kinney, 94, of Yale and Perry, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Virginia's visitation will take place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May...

May 3, 2025

An obituary is currently pending and will be published as soon as it becomes available. 

May 2, 2025

May 1, 2025

Michael Scott Hoffman, age 55, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on May 1, 2025. Born on November 3, 1969, in Jefferson, Iowa, Scott was the son of Michael Hoffman and Ronda Onken. He grew up in the communities of Rippey and Perry, Iowa, and attended Perry High School.

Scott moved to Des Moines as an adult, where he built a...

May 1, 2025

John passed away on May 1st in his home after a 19-month battle with cancer. Despite his long, painful battle, John accepted his diagnosis with dignity and strength. John William Mathis was born on March 9th, 1946, in Elkhart, Iowa, to John Taylor and Ruth (Williamson) Mathis. John graduated from Bondurant High School from the Class of 1964. John was...

Apr 30, 2025

Teri Rachel Wells (61) passed away on April 30, 2025. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale) with a celebration of life to follow at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Mindspring Mental Health...

Apr 30, 2025

Ethel Logan, 92, of Des Moines and formerly of Van Horne, completed her vocation as wife and mother to six children, passed into eternal life on April 30, 2025, at Kavanaugh House in Des Moines.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Des Moines with Father...

Apr 29, 2025

Pamela Sue Hulbert, age 71, of Earlham, Iowa, passed away on April 29th, 2025 at the Kavanagh House-Everystep Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.

Pam was born on October, 6th 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald Eugene and Beverly Jean (Kern) Bagley. She was raised in the Des Moines area and graduated from Saydel High School in 1971. She...

Apr 28, 2025

Fresnel Aguste passed away on April 28, 2025. No formal services are planned at this time.