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Gwendolyn Wambold
Nov 1, 2025
Gwendolyn J. Wambold, 93, of Winterset, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Brio of Johnston (a WesleyLife Community).
Gwendolyn Janice Harden was born February 3, 1932 at her parents’ home near Bedford, Iowa. She was the oldest child of Arthur (Pat) and Ann Harden. Two younger brothers, Vernon and Eldon, joined the family. The family settled permanently on a...
Ellen Kathryn Capual
Nov 1, 2025
Ellen Kathryn Capaul (75) passed away on November 1, 2025. Services are pending, please check back for updated information and a complete obituary.
Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church (107 S 8th St, Cornell, WI 54732) in memory of Ellen Capaul.
Victor A. Postel
Oct 31, 2025
Victor A. Postel, 73, of Berwick, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines.
Victor was born on April 6, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Robert and Joyce (Bintz) Postel. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids in 1970 and went on to serve his country in the United...
David Glenn Roush
Oct 31, 2025
David Glenn Roush was born on April 2, 1947, at the King’s Daughters Hospital in Perry, Iowa, to Lena (Ullrich) and Glenn Roush. He graduated from Perry High School in 1965.
Dave — a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, loyal friend, and lifelong farmer — passed away on October 31, 2025, surrounded by the family who adored him. He lived...
Lester Ray Hesseltine
Oct 31, 2025
Lester was born June 17, 1930 in Oskalosa, IA. He grew up in the Des Moines, IA area, and went to Johnston High School. He loved and played football.
Lester met Doris at a wrestling meet in Des Moines, and in 1949, they eloped to Bethany, MO. When they got home, Doris still lived at home for a while until the...
Frances Cornwell
Oct 30, 2025
Welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus, Frances Jane Cornwell, age 92, of Clive, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at Woodlands Creek Senior Living.
Fran was born on March 27, 1933, in Stockton, California, the daughter of Stanley A. and Frances E. (Drake) Repp. Growing up, she lived in many towns and states, attending 14 different schools through...
Terry Frantum
Oct 30, 2025
Terry Linn Frantum, 82, of Jamaica, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Perry, with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy prayed at 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Tammy Ann Howe
Oct 27, 2025
If you were lucky enough to know Tammy Howe, you know she was one of a kind. A true small-town girl through and through, Tammy spent her whole life in Adel, Iowa — the place she loved most, surrounded by the people she loved most.
Tammy worked at Adel TV & Appliance since high school, right alongside her dad and brother....
Robert "Bob" Earl Walker
Oct 24, 2025
Robert (Bob) Walker passed away October 24, 2025 at home in Adel, Iowa. He was 79 years old. A funeral service will be held on November 13th at Lutheran Church of Hope at 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines Iowa 50266. Visitation will be at 10:00, funeral service at 11:00 followed by a 12:00 luncheon.
Bob was born on August...
Mary Apodaca
Oct 22, 2025
Mary Apodaca (78) passed away on October 22, 2025. No services are planned at this time. Check back for updated information and a complete obituary.
Joanne "Jo" Kay Brown
Oct 22, 2025
Joanne "Jo" Kay Brown, 84, of Perry, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry.
Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel, with visitation beginning one hour prior at 11:00 a.m. Private family...
Walter Manning
Oct 21, 2025
Walter L. “Walt” Manning, Jr., 78, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Walt was born on August 1, 1947, in Des Moines to Dorothea and Walter Manning, Sr. Known affectionately as “Jr.” by many, Walt’s life was marked by his love of sports, his generous spirit, and his gift for...
William Dale Green
Oct 21, 2025
William “Bill” Dale Green, age 69, of Adel, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, in Adel, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on April 27, 1956, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Larry Green and Kaye (McDaniel) Cave, and was lovingly raised by his mother and stepfather, Don Cave.
He graduated from Dexfield High School in 1974, where he...
Wimp Wiley
Oct 19, 2025
Pearl “Wimp” Eugene Wiley Jr., 91, of Adel, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Wesley on Grand, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living in Des Moines, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Waukee, 900 S Warrior Lane, Waukee, IA 50263, with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m....
Mary Ruth Gonzalez
Oct 18, 2025
Mary Ruth González, de 69 años, de Perry, falleció pacíficamente rodeada de su esposo, hija e hijo el sábado 18 de octubre de 2025.
La visitación se llevará a cabo el viernes 24 de octubre de 2025, de 1:00 p.m. a 2:00 p.m., seguida de una Misa de Entierro Cristiano a las 2:00 p.m., ambas en la Iglesia Católica St. Patrick...
Thomas Byrne Summers
Oct 15, 2025
Thomas Byrne Summers (76) of Des Moines, IA, passed away on October 15, 2025, after a short illness.
Tom was born in Iowa City on July 14, 1949, to Thomas and Wynema Summers. He grew up primarily in Des Moines and graduated from Dowling before serving in Vietnam. He then continued his education at Drake and the University of Iowa. He...
Ellen Laws
Oct 14, 2025
Ellen Laws (83), passed away on October 14, 2025, at Rolling Green Village, in Nevada, IA. No public services are planned at this time.
Jean “Jennie” Elizabeth (Smith) Cresta
Oct 13, 2025
Jean “Jennie” Elizabeth (Smith) Cresta, 86, passed away peacefully and suddenly on October 13, 2025, at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, Iowa.
Jennie was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on June 8, 1939. She was the eldest of eight children. She loved crocheting, painting, drawing, cooking, and doodling. Jennie also had a special gift for growing plants...
Richard Martin
Oct 13, 2025
Richard Martin, 87, of Martensdale, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 13, 2025.
Richard Murry Martin was born on June 27, 1938, at the family home in St. Charles, Iowa, to Gordon and Frances (Murry) Martin. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1957 and married Nancy Wildin the following year, in 1958. To this union, three...
Wayne Wilson
Oct 12, 2025
Wayne Wilson, 88, of Winterset, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Wayne Elmer Wilson was born on April 25, 1937, in Winterset, Iowa, to Paul and Reva (Helm) Wilson. He graduated from Macksburg High School in 1955 and proudly served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962.
On November 5, 1961, Wayne was united in marriage...
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