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John Ray Baxter
August 13, 2026
John Ray Baxter was born April 24, 1953, in Oelwein, Iowa. After a short illness, John passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN.
John lived life fast and furious. In his teenage years, he discovered what would become a lifelong passion: auto racing, particularly dirt modifieds. Through racing, John formed countless friendships, many of which...
Erma Marie Allgood
August 12, 2026
Erma Marie Allgood, 95, of Adel, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Adel Acres in Adel. A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, with a prayer service to follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery in Eddyville, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made...
Karen Patricia Taylor
August 12, 2026
Karen Patricia (Nelson) Taylor, 89, long-time resident of the Minburn, Iowa area died Wednesday, August 12 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center where she had resided since February 2025.
Karen is survived by Larry, her husband of 67 years and their five children: Dan (Ila Jean), Deb (Dean) Irving, Steve, Ann (Mike Gaul), and Patricia; nine grandchildren: Todd, Noah (Sarah), Hannah...
William Gene DuVall
August 12, 2026
William "Bill" Gene DuVall passed away on August 12, 2026. No services are planned at this time. Check back for updated information.
Elaine Kathryn Ball
August 11, 2026
Elaine Kathryn Ball died peacefully, surrounded by family on August 11, 2026.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa to Dr. James and Ida Mae Skultety on June 20, 1941, Elaine was the second of their seven children. From the start, Elaine was a feisty, determined, and strong-willed leader - traits she carried her entire life. Elaine attended St. Augustine Catholic...
Tam Huynh
August 11, 2026
Tam Huynh passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2026 with his family by his side. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, he called Iowa home for the better part of four decades. His family includes his devoted wife of over 50 years, Phuong Tran; his children Amy and Jimmy; and his late daughter Jenny (Kraig), an incredible woman whose light...
Norman Dean Wilson
August 10, 2026
Norm Wilson, lovingly known as ‘Bubba’ to his family, 71, peacefully passed away on August 10th, 2026 at the Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, IA. He was surrounded and comforted by his family.
Norm was born in Belle Plaine, IA on October 13th, 1954, to the late Charles and Dolores (Birch) Wilson. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in...
Susan Green
August 7, 2026
Susan Green, 79, of Woodward, IA, passed away on August 7, 2026.
There are no services currently planned.
Ida Eivins
August 7, 2026
Ida Rachael Guessford Eivins, 92, of Lorimor passed away at the Stuart Community Care Center on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Ida was born on April 5, 1934, to Merlyn and Alice Guessford of Kellogg, Iowa. She graduated from Kellogg High School in 1952 and began doing secretarial work in Des Moines, Iowa.
Ida married the love of her life, Darrell Eivins, on...
Scott Hardie
August 7, 2026
Scott Kevin Hardie, 77, of Winterset, passed away on August 7, 2026, after undergoing treatment for cancer. He was born to William Duncan and Helen Louise Hardie on June 15, 1949, and was raised on his family farm in Pierson, Iowa. He graduated from Kingsley Pierson High School in 1967.
Scott married the love of his life, Sarah Louise Anderson, on...
Kevin Lamont Marvin
August 6, 2026
Kevin Lamont Marvin, born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 37. Visitation will be held at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale) on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A Celebration Of Life will follow the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial...
Charles "Chuck" W. Lewis
August 5, 2026
Charles Williams Lewis passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, while in hospice care at EveryStep Kavanaugh House in Des Moines, Iowa. “Chuck” was 86 years old.
Chuck was born on July 3, 1940, in Osceola, Iowa, to Kenneth and Helen Lewis. He attended Osceola High School, where he played baseball and loved driving his 1955 Ford Fairlane. After graduation, Chuck...
Debra Kay Holmes
August 5, 2026
Debra Kay Holmes (69) passed away on August 5, 2026. Check back for a complete obituary.
Ava Hightower
August 3, 2026
Ava Hightower, 65, of Perry, IA, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at her residence. Cremation rites have taken place and currently no services are planned. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com
Helen Louise Thull
August 2, 2026
Helen Louise Thull, of Des Moines, passed away on August 2, 2026. She lived 79 energetic years as a cherished wife, devoted mother, adored grandmother, and valued community member.
Helen, the 4th of 6 children, was born on the coldest day of the century January 4, 1947 to Alva and Annabelle (Finney) Jacobson in Manhattan, KS. Ironically, Helen would go...
Guong Thi Vo
August 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Maria Gương Thị Võ, our family would like to share a few reflections on the life of our beloved mother and grandmother, Maria Vo Thi Guong. Gương was born on March 26, 1926, in Phu Huu Parish, Tay Son District, Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam. Raised during a time of hardship and uncertainty, she developed a gentle...
Darlene Shoff
August 2, 2026
Marjorie Darlene Shoff, 89, of Winterset, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on August 2, 2026.
Darlene was born on June 10, 1937, to Wayne and Hazel Lyddon. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1955 and began working as a bookkeeper at Hart Implement. She married the love of her life, Jerry Shoff, on September 22, 1956. Together, they had...
Lynne Elise Boldt
August 1, 2026
Lynne Elise Boldt passed away peacefully the morning of August 1st, 2026. She was 82 years old.
A celebration of life gathering and luncheon will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church (Walnut Street location) in Ankeny, Iowa on August 14th at 11 am. This will be an informal gathering of friends and family to share...
Mary Charlene Peiffer
August 1, 2026
Mary Charlene "Charlie" Peiffer, 89, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center. A rosary will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Urbandale. A Mass of Christian...
Eunice Ester (Bathurst) Pullman
July 31, 2026
Eunice Ester (Bathurst) Pullman, 99, of Osceola, Iowa, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Winterset Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
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