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Francine Ryan
Feb 23, 2026
Francine "Fran" Ann Ryan passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23rd, 2026. She was born on September 19th, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa. Fran grew up in West Des Moines and graduated from Valley High School in 1978.
Fran shared a special bond with her beloved cat, Luna, who brought her constant companionship and comfort. Fran had a love...
Jerry William Jones
Feb 23, 2026
Jerry William Jones (89) passed away on February 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. No services are planned at this time.
Jeanette Jo Buse
Feb 22, 2026
Jeanette Jo (Henson) Buse was born on February 5, 1945, in Estherville, Iowa, and passed away peacefully in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 22, 2026, at the age of 81. A graduate of Lake City High School in 1963, Jeanette married her beloved husband, Gilbert Buse, on April 12, 1964.
They devoted their lives to their family and community, living in...
Nadene Marie Kirton
Feb 22, 2026
Nadene Marie (Meyer) Kirton, 79, of Woodward, IA, passed away peacefully on February 22nd at Greenhills Health Care in Ames, IA. Nadene was born on September 16th, 1946, to Donald (Don) Albert Meyer and Betty Nadene (White) Meyer. She grew up with two siblings on the family farm just outside of Clare, IA. Nadene embraced her farm upbringing wholeheartedly, assisting...
Tami Little
Feb 20, 2026
Tami Rainelle (Lehman) Little of Winterset, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at UnityPoint Hospital in Des Moines surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on May 10, 1953, in Winterset, Iowa, to Albert Charles Lehman and Emogene "Jean" Rose (Allen) Lehman, Tami attended Winterset Community School and graduated in 1971. She lived out her life there in the...
Keith Lynn Minard
Feb 19, 2026
Keith Minard, 73, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born on February 20, 1952, to William C. "Red" and Alice Jeanne (Snider) Minard.
Keith graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1970 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he built a long and dedicated career...
LaNelle Bentz
Feb 18, 2026
LaNelle Bentz, 100, of Winterset, passed away Wednesday February 18, 2026 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, where family will be present to receive friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Winterset Cemetery.
LaNelle was born December...
Carolyn Weieneth Zietlow
Feb 18, 2026
Carolyn Weieneth Zietlow passed away on February 18, 2026 of a sudden stroke. Her life was marked by faith, friendship, and most importantly - family.
Carolyn was born Carolyn Marie Olson in Webster, South Dakota on November 6, 1941, to Arthur N. Olson and Agnes L. (Johanson) Olson. As the daughter of an Evangelical Free Church minister, Carolyn lived in several...
Rose Marie Niblo
Feb 18, 2026
Rose Marie Niblo, 87, of Winterset, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Rose Marie was born April 25, 1938, in Winterset, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond and Estella Mae (Johnston) Rogers. A lifelong resident of Winterset, she built her life around hard work, faith, family, and simple joys.
Rose Marie owned her own cleaning business for many years,...
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...
John Manford Rhodes Jr.
Feb 14, 2026
John Manford Rhodes Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026.
John was born August 27, 1943, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where his father, John Rhodes Sr., was a physician in the U.S. Army and his mother, Phyllis, was a nurse. He grew up in Pocahontas, Iowa, with his younger siblings, Sue, Dan, Mike, Kathy,...
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...
Dale Faux
Feb 13, 2026
Larry “Dale” Faux, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on February 13, 2026.
Dale was born on November 20, 1940 to parents, Hazel Elizabeth Cole and Elton (Tommy) Faux. He attended Patterson School and graduated from Winterset High School in 1959.
On June 4, 1961, he was married to Sheryl Dean from the Macksburg area. They were blessed with four children.
Dale...
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,...
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