OBITUARIES

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Major Brad Hovey

Major Brad Hovey

June 15, 2026

Brad “Slate” Hovey, age 35, died on June 15, 2026, during a B-52 flight test mission at Edwards AFB. Brad was a devoted husband and father whose greatest joy was his family. He was also a distinguished B-52 and B-1 Air Force Experimental Test Pilot.

Brad’s life’s story was woven with threads of bravery, integrity, and service. He lived big and...

Donna Spencer

Donna Spencer

July 7, 2026

Donna Marie Spencer, 71, of Winterset, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset. She lived a life centered on her family, her faith in God, and her compassionate care and advocacy for the elderly.

Donna was born October 1, 1954 in Corning, Iowa at the Rosary Hospital to parents, LeRoy and Edith (Stanley)...

Christopher Scott Greenwood

Christopher Scott Greenwood

July 6, 2026

Christopher Scott Greenwood, 38, passed away on July 6, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Christopher was born on December 20, 1987, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Scott Greenwood and Wendy Michel.

Christopher attended North High School in Des Moines, graduating with the Class of 2006. Following high school, he began working at John Deere before starting a career with the Brotherhood of Carpenters...

Ronnie Dean Landals

Ronnie Dean Landals

July 5, 2026

Ronnie Dean Landals, 58, of Perry, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Cremation has taken place, and a private family burial will be held at Valley View Cemetery in rural Perry. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com. 

Ronnie Dean was born on March 25, 1968, in Perry, Iowa, to Ron and Sherry (Warner) Landals.

Over the years,...

Janet Marie Volz

Janet Marie Volz

July 5, 2026

Janet Marie Volz, 85, of Adel, IA passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 surrounded by her family at her residence. A visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a prayer service starting at 7:00 P.M., Monday, July 13, 2026 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel. A funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday July 14, 2026...

Beverly Louise Donovan

Beverly Louise Donovan

July 5, 2026

Beverly Louise (Smith) Donovan, 84-years-old, of Quincy, Massachusetts, and longtime resident of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, died on July 5 in Des Moines, Iowa after a brief hospitalization. Beverly worked for Saint Mary's Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida for nearly forty years as an admitting supervisor until her retirement in 2016. There was not a single employee who didn't...

Loretta Marguerite Beuter

Loretta Marguerite Beuter

July 4, 2026

Loretta Marguerite Beuter, 94, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and sweet and spicy woman, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Perry...

Charles E. Meador

Charles E. Meador

July 3, 2026

Charles Eugene Meador ("Charlie"), age 61, passed away on July 3, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Charlie was born on February 2, 1965, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Terry Eugene Meador and Rita Faye Doerr.

Charlie dedicated his career to the electrical trade as a licensed electrician. At the time of his passing, he was employed as an Energy Marshal for EPI....

Jerry Richard Fouch

Jerry Richard Fouch

July 3, 2026

Jerry Richard Fouch, 74, formerly of Perry, Iowa, and occasionally of England, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry.

Jerry was born on October 13, 1951, in Perry, Iowa, to Richard and Ruth (Bane) Fouch. He graduated from Perry High School with...

Kathleen Ricker

Kathleen Ricker

July 2, 2026

Kathleen "Kathy" Ellen Ricker (80) Passed away on July 2, 2026. Visitation will be held at the Basilica of St. John (1915 University Ave, Des Moines, IA) on July 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., with a Mass to follow at 12:00 p.m. 

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Dawn M Reed

Dawn M Reed

July 1, 2026

Dawn Reed of West Des Moines, Passed away July 1, 2026.

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Debra "Debbie" Conroy

Debra "Debbie" Conroy

July 1, 2026

Debra Ronise "Debbie" Conroy passed away on July 1, 2026, after a courageous ten-year journey with dementia, a disease that gradually took so much from her but never diminished the love she inspired in those around her. She was born on June 6, 1956, the youngest child of Ronald and Donna (Herbert) Greenwood.

Debbie is survived by her husband of 25...

Scott Lynn Pair

Scott Lynn Pair

June 30, 2026

Scotty Lynn Pair, better known to everyone as simply Scott, passed away on June 30, 2026, at the age of 54, at home in Urbandale. Born on August 29, 1971, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Judy Elaine Pair and Bobby Joe Pair, Scott lived a life that was uniquely his own—full of adventure, laughter, stubborn determination, and above all, love.

If...

Amber Wise

Amber Wise

June 30, 2026

Amber Michelle Wise, 41, of Winterset passed away on June 30, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer.

 Amber was born August 15, 1984, to Tom and Trena Walker. She was raised in Winterset with her siblings, Leah and Craig. She graduated from Winterset High School in 2003. Prior to graduation she started working for Mahle Filter System. She worked in...

Sue Ann Hagedorn

Sue Ann Hagedorn

June 30, 2026

Sue Ann Hagedorn passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Walnut Ridge care center at the age of 80. Sue was born on December 3, 1945, in Ottumwa, Iowa and was raised by her mother, Mary (Burke) Klootwyk, and stepfather, Lester Klootwyk. 

In 1965, Sue married the love of her life, Dennis Hagedorn, and together they recently celebrated their...

Patrick Woods

Patrick Woods

June 29, 2026

Patrick "Pat" Woods, 78, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away at his home on Monday, June 29, 2026.

Pat was born on October 31, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Ward and Inez (Farwell) Woods. In February 1974, Pat married Lora Stuart and although they later divorced, they remained friends.

Pat enjoyed life's simple pleasures. He loved playing cards, camping, boating,...

Gerrie Ann Clay

Gerrie Ann Clay

June 29, 2026

Geraldine "Gerrie" Ann Clay, age 89, of Perry, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Gerrie was born on May 11, 1937, in Tomah, Wisconsin, to Charlotte (Field) Honel and Carl Honel. She grew up in Tomah, where she attended school and formed many lifelong friendships that she treasured throughout her life. She graduated from...

Felichia Yvette Smith

Felichia Yvette Smith

June 28, 2026

Felichia Yvette Smith (56) passed away on June 28, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. A visitation will be held at Christ Apostolic Temple (1230 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA) on June 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. 

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James Richard Beuter

James Richard Beuter

June 28, 2026

James Richard Beuter, 96, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and man of unwavering faith, Jim lived a life defined by service, hard work, and generosity.Jim was born on October 30, 1929, on the family farm seven miles north of West Branch, Iowa, to Nicholas Bennett Beuter and Margaret Frances (Barry) Beuter....

David John Miller

David John Miller

June 27, 2026

David "Dave" John Miller, 47, of Bouton, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Saturday, June 27, 2026, while in Nashville, Tennessee. A Sharing of Memories will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, followed by a Celebration of Life until 7:00 p.m. at Three Sisters Barn in Dallas Center, Iowa. Online condolences may be expressed...