OBITUARIES
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Marilyn Joy Reese
Feb 17, 2026
Marilyn Joy Reese (91) passed away on February 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Janet F. Correy
Feb 17, 2026
Janet F. Correy, 88, of Jamaica, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Kings Garden of Perry Lutheran Homes.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Jamaica. In lieu of...
Peter Axel Nielsen
Feb 16, 2026
Peter Axel “Pete” Nielsen, age 68, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.
He was born on August 14, 1957, in Des Moines, the fourth child of Kenneth and Therese (Lydon) Nielsen. Pete was born and raised in West Des Moines and graduated from Dowling High School in 1975. He later attended DMACC, where he became a draftsman.
Proud...
Bryan Randall Galivan Sr.
Feb 15, 2026
Bryan Randall Galivan Sr., 75, of Perry, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. Burial will follow at Rippey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...
Richard Allbee Nauman
Feb 15, 2026
Richard Allbee Nauman, age 72, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Rich was born on August 29, 1953, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Richard “Duff” and Mary Nauman. He grew up in Marshalltown and went on to attend the University of Iowa, where he earned a degree in business and was a proud member of the Sigma...
David M. Williams
Feb 14, 2026
David Michael Williams, age 68, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away on February 14, 2026, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
David was born on May 20, 1957, in Winterset, Iowa, the son of Robert Gene and Phyllis Kathryn (Trevillyan) Williams. He was raised in Winterset and graduated from Winterset High School with the Class of 1975. Following his education,...
Judy Helen Gough
Feb 14, 2026
Judy Helen Gough, 83, of Perry, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Kings Garden, Perry Lutheran Homes, surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Prayer Service at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the...
Richard Edward Kelley
Feb 12, 2026
Richard E. Kelley, 81, an accomplished Iowa painter whose work became a lasting part of the state's artistic landscape, died on February 12, 2026, in Des Moines.
Born April 19, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa, Richard devoted his life to the discipline and joy of painting. He earned his B.A. from the University of Iowa in 1967 and completed his M.F.A....
Nellie M. Davis
Feb 12, 2026
Nellie M. Davis, 100, of Perry, died Thursday, February 12, 2026, at King’s Gardens Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry, Iowa. In lieu of flowers,...
Michael John Saxton
Feb 11, 2026
Michael John Saxton, 65, of Waukee, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on February 11, 2026, after a short battle with cancer.
Michael was born on November 9, 1960, in Little Falls, Minnesota, to Gerald and Carol (Raveling) Saxton. He grew up in Randall, Minnesota, and graduated from Little Falls High School in 1979. He later attended Staples AVTI, earning...
Bryan Barber
Feb 10, 2026
It is with great sadness the family of Bryan Keene Barber, 68, of Urbandale, IA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10. Born on September 27, 1957 in Meriden, CT, Bryan was the son of the late Harry and Betty (Brown) Barber.
Bryan met the love of his life, Laura in 1977, and they were married for 46 years....
Jeanette Louise Loyd
Feb 9, 2026
Jeanette Louise Loyd, 54, of Perry, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, following a courageous seven-year battle with breast cancer.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the First...
Kerry Frances Bowen
Feb 9, 2026
Kerry Frances Bowen, age 74, of Windsor Heights, Iowa, passed away on February 9, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Kerry was born on March 30, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Mary (Bowen) Hopp. She grew up in the Des Moines area and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1969. A lifelong learner, Kerry...
Shelby Rae Caruso
Feb 8, 2026
Shelby Rae Caruso, 28, of Rippey, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be directed to her mother, Penny Scott. Online condolences may be...
Jodi Griffith
Feb 8, 2026
Joan “Jodi” Griffith was born on October 24, 1931, in Winterset, Iowa to Judson and Agnes (Clark) Brooker. She grew up in Winterset, graduated from Winterset High School in 1949, and carried her love for her hometown throughout her life.
On July 30, 1950, Jodi was united in marriage to Wayne “Doc” Griffith. The two shared both life and work, running...
Wanda Lou Pettry
Feb 8, 2026
Wanda Lou Pettry, age 80, of Perry, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Wanda and Arnold’s home, 417 Warford Street, Perry, Iowa 50220. A private family burial will take place at Valley View Cemetery...
Fr. James Livingstone
Feb 7, 2026
Father James Wayne Livingstone departed this world on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He passed away after 17 months in Memory Care at Grand Living at Tower Place in West Des Moines.
Jim was born on May 2, 1939, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He called both Canada and the United States his home throughout his life, but he was a Canadian through...
Connie Carter
Feb 7, 2026
Connie Alene Carter (Nichols), 72, of DeSoto, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Connie was born on June 12, 1953, the daughter of Don and Lois (Monaghan) Nichols.
She was a caring and devoted person who found her greatest purpose in looking after those she loved. Caring for her family and loved ones meant everything to her. She was a...
Sammie Kay Kilkenny
Feb 6, 2026
Sammie Kay Kilkenny, 82, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at Morningstar Assisted Living in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Sammie was born on October 12, 1943, in Willow Springs, Missouri, and grew up in Grinnell, Iowa, where she graduated from Grinnell High School in 1961. She later met James (Jim) Kilkenny, and the two were married on September 10,...
Janice Mary Marker
Feb 6, 2026
Janice (Jan) M. Marker, 84, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed peacefully on February 6, 2026.
Jan was born on March 25, 1941, in Portsmouth, Iowa, to Henry and Cecelia Zimmerman. She grew up in Portsmouth, Iowa, where her family owned and operated the Zimmerman Cafe for many years. She graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in Portsmouth.
Jan married Donald (Donny)...
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