OBITUARIES

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Darlene Shoff

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

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

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

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.

Eunice was born on...

Lee Greimann

Lee Greimann

July 30, 2026

Donald “Lee” Greimann • February 9, 1936, to July 30, 2026 • 90 years old

Cherished partner • Devoted father • Beloved grandfather • Treasured uncle 

• Forever in Our Hearts •

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel,...

Curtis Allen

Curtis Allen

July 30, 2026

Curtis Clyde Allen, known affectionately as Curt, passed away on July 30, 2026, at the age of 89 in Osceola, Iowa. Born on May 6, 1937, in Winterset, Iowa, he was the son to the late Frank Ogden Allen and Dorothy Elizabeth Shaffer Allen. Curt was a cherished member of his community, known for his outgoing and personable nature.

Curt married...

Connie Rae Joy

Connie Rae Joy

July 29, 2026

Connie Rae Joy, age 80, of Iowa City and formerly of Perry, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Legacy Senior Living in Iowa City.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel, 1721 Park Street, Perry, Iowa. Burial will follow at Violet Hill Cemetery...

Joseph Edmond Welter

Joseph Edmond Welter

July 29, 2026

Joseph Edmond Welter, 87, of Adel, IA, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, following complications from chronic kidney disease and heart-related health issues. Joseph was born on July 31, 1938, in Des Moines, IA, to Joseph and Margaret Welter. He was the oldest of four children.

In 1959, Joseph moved to California to continue his education, attending trade school to...

Bobby Murphy

Bobby Murphy

July 29, 2026

Bobby Murphy, 37, of Winterset, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his home.

Robert “Bobby” Murphy III was born on March 19, 1989, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Robert Jr. and Katie (Bunce) Murphy. He moved to Winterset in 2001 and graduated from Winterset High School in 2007. Bobby was married to Emily Stichter and was employed by...

Michael McClintock

Michael McClintock

July 29, 2026

Michael Raymond McClintock (84) passed away on July 29, 2026. Check back for a complete obituary. 

Kenneth Charles Denger

Kenneth Charles Denger

July 29, 2026

Kenneth Charles Denger, age 88, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, formerly of Perry, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Urbandale, Iowa.

Kenneth was born on July 5, 1938, in Davenport, Iowa, to Henry and Harriet (Whitney) Denger. He was raised in Davenport alongside his brother, Charles, and sister, Carole, where he attended school and graduated from high school.

Following graduation,...

Derrick Bell

Derrick Bell

July 28, 2026

Derrick Bell passed away on July 28, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on June 20, 1988, in Waterloo, Iowa.

Derrick was raised in Waterloo and graduated from East Waterloo High School with the Class of 2006. Following high school, he attended Iowa State University, a school he remained a dedicated fan of throughout his life. He...

James "Jim" Walter Rothfus

James "Jim" Walter Rothfus

July 28, 2026

James Walter Rothfus, known to family and friends as "Jim," was born on October 12, 1939, in Perry, Iowa, and passed away quietly on July 28, 2026, in Perry. He was the youngest son of Edward Walter and Hulda Clara (Wulff) Rothfus and grew up in Woodward, Iowa, in a family of six children alongside his siblings Larry, Lester, Helen,...

Billie Jean Calonkey

Billie Jean Calonkey

July 28, 2026

Billie Jean Calonkey, 81, of Woodward, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home – Perry Chapel, 1721 Park Street, Perry. A private family burial will be held at Woodward Cemetery in Woodward. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Sharon K Cota

Sharon K Cota

July 27, 2026

Sharon Kathryn Cota, 78 of Clive, IA passed away at home on Monday, July 27, 2026. Her visitation will be from 5–7 PM July 29, 2026 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale, IA with a rosary at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St....

Carol Schenke

Carol Schenke

July 26, 2026

Carol Clow Schenke, 93, died peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Valley View Village in Des Moines, IA. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 3rd, at 1:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. and reception following at Valley View Village Chapel, 2571 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines,...

Judith Gay Reed

Judith Gay Reed

July 25, 2026

Judith Gay (Behrens) Reed, 83, of Waukee, died Saturday, July 25, 2026, after a brief battle with brain cancer.

She was born on September 30, 1942, in Cedar Falls to parents Virgel E. Behrens and Palma Lillian (Borlaug) Behrens. She attended Cedar Falls High School and the State College of Iowa (University of Northern Iowa), where she met her husband...

Joshua Linn

Joshua Linn

July 25, 2026

Joshua (Josh) Michael Linn was born September 13, 1984, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Michael A. and Doris A. (Harkin) Linn. He passed away suddenly from natural causes on July 25, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Josh grew up in West Des Moines, where he attended Fairmeadows Elementary School, Valley High School, and DMACC.

Josh worked for the U.S. Postal Service...

Eva Moore

Eva Moore

July 22, 2026

Eva Kay Moore, 50, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on July 22, 2026.

Visitation will be held from Noon - 1:00 pm, followed by a funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm, Saturday August 1, 2026 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory in Urbandale, IA.

Eva was born on January 13, 1976, in Corydon,...

Michael Joseph Hoffmans

Michael Joseph Hoffmans

July 22, 2026

Michael Joseph Hoffmans, age 75, passed away on July 22, 2026.

Born on March 8, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa, Michael dedicated 30 years of his career to ExxonMobil, where he was known for his strong work ethic, loyalty, and commitment. His career took him around the world, and he took pride in the work he did and the people he...